US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling hundreds of generals and admirals from around the globe to a secret meeting at a Virginia military base next week. The reason for the gathering is unclear, but theories range from a physical fitness test to a mass firing of officers. Some officials have raised security concerns about having so many high-ranking officers in one place. This meeting comes after Hegseth has fired several top generals and admirals since taking office, including former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown. The Trump administration has also cut the number of four-star generals and admirals by at least 20%.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/25/politics/hegseth-generals-surprise-meeting