Hegseth Purges Pentagon Culture: Targets Transgender, Bearded, 'Cowardly' Personnel

Secretary of Defense Hegseth publicly defines exclusion criteria for military service, explicitly targeting transgender individuals, bearded personnel, and those he deems 'cowardly' or 'radical.' This marks a significant shift in Pentagon personnel policy and cultural direction, though implementation details and legal challenges remain unclear. The move signals a broader ideological reshaping of the U.S. armed forces.