Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the Army to undergo a “comprehensive transformation” as he is calling for the prioritization of defending the homeland and deterring China in the Pacific region.

Hegseth, who gave the order via a memorandum, is coming off several weeks of intense scrutiny as he faces questions about his competency in the position.

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