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Why Pete Hegseth’s ‘no rules of engagement’ approach could turn the US military into a Russian-style force

As Trump’s allies call for an end to “political correctness” in warfare, former Nato commander Ben Hodges warns that ...

Hegseth pushes to remake the military in his preferred image

Before a captive audience of hundreds of senior military officers on Tuesday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted ...

Hegseth instates 'highest male standard only' for combat, other changes, declaring Dept of Defense 'is over'

"We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement ... Wounded Warrior Project. The Army announced in July that "the new ...

Examining Hegseth's statement US army doesn't 'fight with stupid rules of engagement'

According to several posts on X and Facebook, Hegseth specifically called on troops to ignore "stupid rules of engagement." Drunk Hegseth just called for the USA to abandon the Geneva Conventions — ...
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Pete Hegseth moving to relax rules of engagement as part of military lawyer overhaul, says report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly planning an overhaul for the military’s lawyers to relax the rules of combat engagement and change how charges are brought against service members. Hegseth ...
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Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join the military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon, Monday, July 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) WASHINGTON (AP) — ...
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Pentagon Tightens Rules on Getting Medical Waivers to Join the Military

WASHINGTON — People with congestive heart failure, undergoing treatment for schizophrenia or who have a history of paraphilic disorders will no longer be eligible for a medical waiver to serve in the ...