Our readers had plenty of thoughts about the speeches by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, center, and President Donald Trump to all of the nation's military leaders this week. We asked: What do you think of the direction of the military today—and, if you’re concerned, what exactly are your concerns? What veterans told usThe core refrain from veterans was the oath—to the Constitution, not to any person. “The command appearance they had to endure… was humiliating and embarrassing,” one veteran wrote, adding that leaders have “resisted” politicization so far. So was the expectation that civilian leaders respect the apolitical character of the military and the chain of command that runs through the Constitution.