Trump, Hegseth Lay Out Culture, Policy Reforms in Address to Military Leaders

QUANTICO—President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Sept. 30 addressed a gathering of hundreds of generals, admirals, and senior enlisted troops at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, to outline their efforts to reshape the military and reform its policies.

During his remarks, Trump highlighted improved recruiting and retention figures, increased defense spending, and plans to develop new weapons systems and capabilities, including the F-47 stealth fighter and an overhauled missile defense network.