Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth summoned US generals and admirals from around the world for an extraordinary meeting in Virginia on Tuesday, where he railed against ‘woke’ policies and stressed the need for stricter physical fitness standards. But what kind of ‘warriors’ does he actually want in uniform?
Guest: Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, US Army (Ret.) 
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Host: David Rind 
Producer: Paola Ortiz 
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