'Welcome to the War Department' -- The reckoning begins By Robert L. Maginnis

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October 1, 2025
'Welcome to the War Department' -- The reckoning begins
By Robert L. Maginnis

At Quantico, Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump delivered a blunt message to America’s generals: the age of political correctness is over, and uncompromising readiness is now the standard.

When Secretary Pete Hegseth strode to the podium at Quantico and declared, “Welcome to the War Department,” he did more than rename an institution. He called for a reckoning.

Hegseth’s speech was direct and unsparing. “The era of politically correct, overly sensitive don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings leadership ends right now.” He pledged to “clear out the debris, remove distractions, [and] clear the way for leaders to be leaders… You might say, we’re ending the war on warriors.” He ordered that “each service will ensure that every requirement for every combat MOS for every designated combat arms position returns to the highest male standard only.” He invoked a new rule “for commanders”: “Do unto your unit as you would have done unto your own child’s unit.”

President Donald  Trump then completed the message with a vow to rebuild America’s military might. He promised to make the armed forces “stronger, tougher, faster, fiercer and more powerful than it has ever been before,” adding, “I support you, and as president, I have your backs 100%.” Yet he also issued a stark warning: “If I don’t like somebody, I’m going to fire them right on the spot.”

The words were bold, even historic. But the challenge is clear: rhetoric must be matched by disciplined reform.

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[Fishrrman]

He ordered that “each service will ensure that every requirement for every combat MOS for every designated combat arms position returns to the highest male standard only.”

Sounds like that is pretty much intended to bar women from active combat positions, without coming out and saying so directly.

At least, not yet.

[berdie]

I liked and appreciated the speech. This DEI, LBTGREASC in the military is a mistake. Aaand...when you are in combat you can be allowed a scruffy appearance , but in ordinary service when you have access to a razor and water , shave.

[Bigun]

“The era of politically correct, overly sensitive don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings leadership ends right now.”

All I can say is that it's about time! Thank you, Mr. Secretary!

[Smokin Joe]

He ordered that “each service will ensure that every requirement for every combat MOS for every designated combat arms position returns to the highest male standard only.”

Sounds like that is pretty much intended to bar women from active combat positions, without coming out and saying so directly.

At least, not yet.

It doesn't necessarily bar women, it just limits it to those who can meet the grade. There will be a few, likely farm girls, who can.

When women wanted to be firefighters, we kept the standards the same for all. We said 'If you can do this, okay."; some did, most didn't.