Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has unexpectedly called hundreds of top military officers to a base in northern Virginia next week, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The gathering’s purpose remains undisclosed, leaving many to speculate about potential developments within the Department of Defense.

Col. Chad Mixon, commander of Fort Bragg—the world’s largest military installation—returns to UNC Pembroke this spring, revisiting the institution where his leadership journey began.

A wave of scandals and high-profile departures has put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s position in jeopardy, intensifying scrutiny on his leadership amidst chaos at the Pentagon.