Trump to laud global US commanders at rare Quantico meet
“Defense chief Pete Hegseth convened the rare global leadership meeting at Quantico.”
Key points
- Defense chief Pete Hegseth convened the rare global leadership meeting at Quantico.
- Focus expected on reinforcing a ‘warrior ethos’ across the force.
- Event involves significant logistics and security planning.
- The gathering underscores the administration’s push to reshape Pentagon priorities.
US President Donald Trump said he will salute the nation’s top generals and admirals at a rare in-person gathering in Quantico, Virginia, stressing they are cherished leaders who must be strong, tough, smart and compassionate. The meeting, called by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will bring senior US military commanders from around the world together at Marine Corps University, a level of concentration of leadership that officials described as uncommon. In remarks to Reuters, Trump framed his message as a boost to esprit de corps. The summit is expected to focus on the military’s adherence to a “warrior ethos,” an idea Hegseth has frequently championed. The event comes amid sweeping changes at the Pentagon, including leadership shake-ups and a drive to align the department more closely with the administration’s national security agenda. While the White House did not detail the full agenda, officials said logistics include flights into Joint Base Andrews and extensive security arrangements for the high-profile gathering.
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