"We are no longer the woke department or the weak department." @​SecWar delivers a blunt message about his vision for the military, saying the focus is shifting to training, readiness, accountability, discipline and lethality. Hegseth says he wants "tough, ready, committed troops" and a force where standards and advancement are based on merit. The message comes as Hegseth rolls out a series of new initiatives aimed at reshaping the military, from autonomous warfare and leadership changes to a massive new military base.