The generals are meeting because U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called an unprecedented and urgent gathering of hundreds of senior U.S. military leaders, including generals and admirals, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, scheduled for September 30, 2025. The specific purpose of this large and rare meeting has not been disclosed by the Pentagon or Secretary Hegseth, leading to widespread speculation. Possible reasons include unveiling a new National Defense Strategy, discussing Pentagon organizational changes, or emphasizing homeland security priorities. The Trump administration, with President Trump expressing support for the meeting, has downplayed media speculation, describing it as a positive initiative for military leadership cohesion. However, the abrupt order and scale are highly unusual and have caused confusion among military officials about the agenda and the need to attend on short notice.
