Pete Hegseth: No More Dudes in Dresses, No More Women, We are Done with That S**tUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed American generals and admirals at the Marine Corps base in Virginia, stressing that the United States must be ready for war in order to prevent it. He emphasized strengthening US military capabilities and ensuring competent leadership, warning that pacifism could be dangerous. Photo: commons.wikimedia.org by Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ Pete Hegseth (52251960413)Military Preparedness and Leadership Standards“The sole mission of the restored Department of War is war—conducting combat operations, preparing for war, and preparing for victory, relentlessly and uncompromisingly,” Hegseth stated. Only capable and qualified combat commanders should hold leadership positions in the US Army.”"No more division, distraction or gender delusions. Women are welcome to serve in combat roles if they meet standards; those who do not will not be assigned tasks beyond their capability.