Hegseth Summons Top Military Brass for Meeting in Virginia

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the secretary of war ‘will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week.’

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon to commemorate the 24rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, in Washington on Sept. 11, 2025. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently summoned the U.S. military’s top brass overseeing forces around the world to a meeting in Virginia.

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Sept. 25 that Hegseth “will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week,” but did not disclose the agenda or purpose of the meeting.