At Marine Corps Base Quantico today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth opened with a blunt line. “Welcome to the War Department. The era of the Department of Defense is over.” He reminded hundreds of generals and admirals that the military’s mission is warfighting. Not messaging. Not social engineering. He framed the day as a liberation for warriors who prize readiness and winning.

If you missed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s speech, you need to go watch it immediately.

The American military, is back.

I damn near enlisted myself halfway the speech.

Incredible. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/aY0Va2Q6vC

— Walter Curt (@WCdispatch_) September 30, 2025

At Marine Corps Base Quantico today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth opened with a blunt line. “Welcome to the War Department. The era of the Depart

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