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Amidst the looming shutdown, recent changes at the Pentagon reflect a broader push for military reform. Defense Secretary Pete Hegsath has openly criticized what he calls "woke" culture and promoted a more traditional, disciplined military ethos. During a gathering at Quantico, Hegsath dismissed efforts by political leaders to prioritize diversity over merit, asserting that the military has become "rudderless" due to these policies.