Hundreds of senior U.S. military leaders stationed around the world gathered in Quantico, Va., on Tuesday for an unusual meeting called by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Joined by President Donald Trump, Hegseth declared an end to "woke" ideology in the ranks and set strict standards of excellence, calling for no more "fat generals and admirals."

"No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses, no more climate change worship, no more division, distraction or gender delusion, no more debris. I've said before and will say again, we are done with that shit," he said.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) applauded Hegseth's speech , saying it was vital that America's military was on the team pursuing the same goals.

"It was fun to listen to," Tuberville said. "He's speaking to a

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