DEVELOPING: Hegseth Orders Immediate Action as He Slams 'Woke' Military in Scathing Address

BREAKING NEWS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Orders Immediate Action: Troops Told to Watch Scathing "Woke" Military Address Washington D.C. - In a surprise move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered nearly 800 senior military leaders and troops worldwide to watch or read his recent speech decrying the "woke" military. According to a memo obtained by NPR, Hegseth is requiring servicemembers to complete the "Warrior Ethos Tasking," which includes watching his address at Quantico, Va., where he declared the end of the "woke" military and ordered women to meet the same physical fitness standards as men. The task must be completed by the end of the month. Commanders are instructed to document completion in a Memorandum for Record. Hegseth's speech sparked controversy last month when he criticized what he called "fat generals" and vowed to enhance physical fitness, grooming standards, and military readiness. This move comes as Hegseth continues to implement his vision for the military, which has been met with both support and criticism from lawmakers and veterans groups. DEVELOPING STORY This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*