Defense Secretary Addresses Military Cultural Shift

Why it matters locally: Mississippi is home to a significant military presence, including Keesler Air Force Base and Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport. Any broad cultural shifts within the military, as described by the Defense Secretary, could have an impact on the personnel and operations at these installations.

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.