Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered his full remarks to military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2025. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-and-hegseth-set-to-meet-with-hundreds-of-military-leaders/507-2e6eab04-b9f1-47fe-8df2-518b47cfedaa In his speech, Hegseth declared an end to “politically correct” leadership in the armed forces, vowing to impose high, gender-neutral combat standards. He criticized past promotions based on race, gender quotas, and “historic firsts,” calling them signs of Pentagon “decay.” The nearly hour-long address marks one of the most direct efforts yet by the Trump administration to reshape military culture and leadership. #Hegseth #Military #Quantico #Pentagon #FullSpeech