Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth begins his first international trip by doing a workout with American troops in Germany. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with the troops directly and prioritizing their feedback on mission set. Hegseth's focus on lethality contrasts with the previous administration's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Key Points
Hegseth did a 'HERO workout' with Green Berets from the 10th Special Forces Group
He values hearing directly from troops and engaging in physical training with them
Focus on lethality as a top priority at the Pentagon
Pros
Directly connecting with troops
Prioritizing feedback from soldiers on mission set
Emphasizing readiness and strength
Cons
Mention of previous administration's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion may be seen as a negative by some readers