He demanded no more “fat generals,” saying all service members would need to meet fitness tests and grooming standards. He told his audience that if all the new standards he has unveiled makes their “hearts sink,” then they should resign. Trump was following Hegseth with his own speech before releasing the military general and flag officers to return to their duty stations after the hourlong event. On Sunday, the program was given an unexpected jolt when the White House announced Trump would join Hegseth at Quantico. But according to government guidance, personnel must return home as soon as possible if a shutdown occurs while on work travel.