American sources confirmed that hundreds of generals and Admirals from all over the world were called to Virginia to attend an urgent meeting on September 30 with Defense Minister Beit Higseth next week. The meeting will be held at a military facility in Contestico, while the reason for this mysterious summons is still unknown even for the senior officers themselves.
Mysterious speculation about the goal
Informed sources indicated that speculation ranges from a group fitness test, a general surrounding the conditions of the Ministry of Defense, or even the possibility of carrying out a mass dismissal for officers. One of the officials jokingly described it as a “squid game for generals”.
Security concerns and criticism
A number of officials expressed their concern about the existence of this large number of military leaders in one place. While an assistant in Congress said: “Unless there is a announcement of a major military campaign or a complete restructuring of the leadership, it is not possible to imagine a good reason for this sudden meeting.”
Official confirmation from the Pentagon
Pentagon spokesman Sean Bernil confirmed that Higseth will meet his military leaders next week, but he refused to go into the details about the targets or whether the meeting includes all officers from the rank of dean or higher. The Washington Post was the first to reveal the news.
Political and military background
The meeting comes at a time when the Trump administration witnessed a series of dismissals among senior officers, many of which are linked to the Higseth campaign against diversity policies within the army. Recruitment has affected prominent figures such as former Joint Chief of Staff, General Si Qio Brown, Admiral Lisa Franchti, Admiral Linda Vagan, and others from the Maritime and Air Force leaders.
Higseth position on officers
Higseth, before assuming the position of Minister of Defense, has repeatedly criticized senior officers, and considered that a third of them was “complicit in politicizing the army.” He also stated in previous interviews that these leaders “play according to the wrong rules to satisfy the owners of ideological agendas in Washington.”
