A Mysterious Gathering of Top Military Brass

A big meeting is happening next week in Virginia. Hundreds of high-ranking military officers from around the world are being called to Quantico. No one knows why. This is not normal. Usually, such meetings are planned well in advance. This one was added suddenly. Some people think it could be a fitness test. Others think it might be about big changes in the military. A few even joke about it being like a game show. But no one really knows. Some people are worried. Having so many important officers in one place at the same time could be a security risk. A congressional aide said unless there is a big announcement or major changes, this meeting doesn't make sense. The Pentagon confirmed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak to these officers. But they didn't say why or who exactly is invited. It's unclear if all high-ranking officers are called or just some. This meeting comes at a time when many top military leaders have been fired. Since January, several high-profile officers have lost their jobs. Some were fired because of diversity issues. Others were let go for no clear reason. Hegseth has also ordered a cut in the number of four-star generals and admirals. Some of the officers who have been fired include the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the former Chief of Naval Operations, and the former Commandant of the Coast Guard. These are some of the most important jobs in the military. Before becoming Defense Secretary, Hegseth was not kind about senior military officers. He said many of them are involved in making the military too political. He also said they follow the wrong rules to please people in Washington.