Defense Secretary Addresses Military Cultural Shift

Why it matters locally: The Secretary of Defense's remarks at Marine Corps Base Quantico directly address military personnel, many of whom are Virginia residents, and the cultural shifts within the armed forces will impact military families and defense-related communities across 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.