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Defense Secretary Addresses Military Cultural Shift

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift within the U.S. military. He delivered these remarks to junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

10/01/2026 · Wyoming edition

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Why it matters locally: Wyoming is home to Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, which houses an estimated 3,000 active-duty military personnel, and changes in military culture and policy can directly affect their lives and readiness.

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.

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