COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump addressed the nation’s top military commanders on Tuesday, signaling a focus on reshaping the U.S. Army.

Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, who served until 2017 as commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, spoke with WRBL News 3 about the recent developments.

Hodges, a seasoned commander in Iraq and Afghanistan, noted the significance of the leadership changes and their potential impact on Army culture.

On Tuesday, Hegseth called top generals, admirals, and noncommissioned officers to Virginia.

The secretary and Trump emphasized restoring a “warrior ethos,” highlighting physical fitness, grooming standards, and efforts to counter what they described as “woke influences” in the ranks.

Hodges said th

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