Defense Secretary Addresses Military Cultural Shift

Why it matters locally: Ohio is home to several significant military installations, including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and NASA's Plum Brook Station, making discussions about military cultural shifts potentially relevant to service members and their families residing in the state.

QUANTICO, Va. — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth informed hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has facilitated a cultural shift in the military. Hegseth made his remarks during a "State of the Force" address at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The audience included both officers and enlisted personnel. Alex Wong photographed the event.