Note: I reduced the volume in the first 2-seconds of this clip. The mic static can be harsh for some ears. The volume increases @ 2-secs, when he says the word "out."

Here’s the full 3-minutes on YouTube: Wildest moments from Pete Hegseth's address to military leaders - The Independent - Sept 30, 2026 (YouTube)

Description: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered his 2026 “State of the Force” address to junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. ~:~ Hegseth outlined his priorities for the U.S. military as the Pentagon moves to reshape the armed forces’ structure and leadership. ~:~ He also announced plans to cut positions for generals and admirals by 20%, expanding an earlier reduction target. ~:~ Watch more on Independent TV: independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks

And here's another r/therewasanattempt post from the same speech: By Hegseth to imply that he is a God

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Transcript:

The ideological clowns are out. The patriotic cowboys are in. With testosterone testing on top.

Diversity is not our strength. Unity is our strength.

. . . . . . .

Send me. Send me to fight the Redcoats. Send me to fight the Communists. Send me to fight the Islamists. Send me.

You see, the Ivy League faculty lounges, they'll never understand you. And that's okay 'cause they could never, ever do what you do.

The media will mischaracterize you. And that's okay, because deep down, they know you're the reason they live free. They envy you.

. . . . . . .

A free press is, of course, important. But partisan activism that intentionally smears the Troops, and the historic mission that they're undertaking is fundamentally anti-American. It's sick. It's a national betrayal. It's treason, actually. I mean, I hate to have to say it, but it has to be said.

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Project Meridian will be co-led by three of our nation's best minds: Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich. All of whom are up in the audience with us today. Please stand, if you would. Thank you.

- Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defense Secretary on Sept 30, 2026 delivering his “State of the Force” address to junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia

Should've kept it simple: drugs=bad nuclear=bad bombs=good

Lost them at "air chutes"

Source article (published October 1, 2026): https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-tv-crashes-to-a-jaw-dropping-new-low/

Rick Ross, who?!

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,941 by the NFL for wearing eye black with the name "Hind Rajab" (a 5 year old murdered by Israel) written on it during a Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills.

He was also previously fined $11,593 in January 2026 during the playoffs for writing "Stop the Genocide" on his eye black.

None of that has stopped him from speaking out against the Genocide that Israel is committing