The order shot across the services like a flare in night vision: pack your bags. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wants the military’s senior leadership in one room at Marine Corps Base Quantico next Tuesday, September 30. No published agenda. No public rationale. Hundreds of generals and admirals—all the way down to one-stars in command—were told to show up in person. That’s not routine; that’s a power move.

What We Know

Hegseth has summoned the U.S. military’s top commanders to Quantico for an in-person brief early next week. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the gathering and offered a single line: “The Secretary of War will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week.” The venue is set ; the purpose is no t yet clear.

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