
News Topical, Digital Desk : US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented a roadmap for sweeping changes in the military at a surprise meeting of hundreds of military officers in Virginia on Tuesday. He said gender-neutral male standards of physical fitness would apply to all in the military, whether male or female.
The Army's long-standing, overly sensitive leadership culture will also be eliminated. Promotions will be based solely on merit and ability. He warned that officers who disagree with these new rules should resign. He said that foolish and careless political leaders over the years have set the wrong direction, and we have lost our way.
'Obese generals and admirals are not acceptable'
He said the Pentagon will undergo extensive changes to how it handles discrimination complaints and investigates allegations of wrongdoing. Hegseth also criticized overweight service members who attended the meeting. He said it would no longer be acceptable to see overweight generals and admirals at the Pentagon.
He stated that fitness tests would be based solely on male standards. He also stated that soldiers should be well-built and should not be seen with beards. American media believe that Hegseth's move is part of President Trump's strategy to promote traditional and strict leadership in the military.
According to defense experts, this will alter the promotion and decision-making process within the military, directly impacting the quality of leadership. It is expected that the implementation of the new rules and standards will lead to varied reactions among soldiers and officers. Some officers will consider this a positive change, while others may find it controversial and harsh. Furthermore, there is the potential for long-term changes in the military's leadership style and training structure.
Trump sang the Nobel raga again
US President Donald Trump suddenly called US military officers deployed around the world for a meeting and reiterated to them that in the nine months of his tenure, he stopped seven armed conflicts around the world and for this he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
He said that he has also found a solution to the Gaza conflict and that peace will soon be restored in the region. Regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must meet together to resolve the conflict.
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