Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told top U.S. military commanders that the purpose of the department he leads would exclusively be "war fighting," even as he told U.S. adversaries to "FAFO," military jargon that includes a vulgarity and the words "Around and Find Out."

Hegseth, who has made a "warrior ethos" central to his view of the military, reiterated that message Tuesday, telling top commanders that the newly renamed Department of War had lost its way and become the "woke department," but added: "To ensure peace, we must prepare for war."

Hegseth also made fitness a key part of his remarks and announced that "anyone wearing the uniform will take the PT test twice a year, and pass height and weight requirements."

"It's unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the Pentagon," h

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