Published September 30, 2026 at 2:53 PM ET · Updated September 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Hegseth delivers State of the Force address
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Hegseth delivered the State of the Force address during a live event. He was expected to make cuts to the top ranks of the military in the address.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 16 hr ago, when PBS NewsHour reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 16 hr ago from Washington Examiner.
