“We will … end ‘woke’ culture in the military.”
The promise
Hegseth vowed to end “woke culture” within the armed services, reinstating traditional fitness, discipline, and performance standards. He criticized diversity and identity policies, suggesting rollback of social agendas in favor of mission focus. The promise includes new physical fitness rules, standardization across branches, and elimination of politically driven programs. Critics warn that abrupt changes could disrupt morale or alienate personnel. Implementation is underway with new directives, but full cultural change is in process.
