Overview

• Roughly 800 generals and admirals were flown from bases in Asia, Europe and the United States for an unprecedented gathering at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
• President Trump called for loyalty to his agenda, described an “internal war,” and suggested using so‑called dangerous cities as training grounds to “put order” in opposition‑run areas.
• New directives require biannual fitness tests for active‑duty troops and annual tests for Guard and Reserve forces, with waist‑circumference standards due within 60 days and remediation that can lead to punishment or dismissal.
• A grooming memo mandates clean‑shaven faces with narrow mustache allowances and limited medical or religious exceptions, citing the need to maintain respirator seals and CBRN protection.
• Secretary Pete Hegseth said DEI policies are being removed, rejected promotions based on race or gender, urged dissenting senior leaders to resign, and noted Trump’s order renaming the Pentagon as the Department of War.