US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an end to 'woke' culture in the military, emphasizing new 'gender-neutral' standards for physical fitness. Hegseth criticized previous leadership and called for resignations from those opposed to his directives. He also proposed loosening disciplinary rules and changing how adverse information is retained in personnel records. The speech highlighted the military's focus on traditional values and standards, while addressing issues like bullying and toxic leadership linked to military suicides.