Overview

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened the large meeting at Marine Corps Base Quantico and is scheduled to address the assembled generals and admirals.
• The Pentagon offered only a brief statement, with spokesperson Sean Parnell saying Hegseth will speak to his senior military leaders without detailing the agenda.
• Vice President J.D. Vance sought to downplay the event as routine, while President Trump praised it as a positive gathering and plans to deliver remarks.
• U.S. media, as cited in reporting, describe the session as a demonstration of the administration’s “new army,” with Hegseth expected to stress a warrior ethos and updated readiness and fitness standards.
• The convening follows sweeping changes at the Defense Department, including an announced reduction of at least 20% in four-star billets and the ouster of top officers such as Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, with CNN reporting potential travel costs in the millions for the last‑minute summit.