Defense Secretary Hegseth fires top military lawyers to shift focus on warrior ethos

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the top lawyers for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. This move aims to reshape the military towards a more aggressive approach, focusing on a "warrior ethos" rather than strict adherence to laws of armed conflict. Hegseth has criticized military lawyers for their roles in war crime prosecutions and battlefield rules. The dismissals are part of a broader strategy that includes the firing of other high-ranking military officials. The three dismissed judge advocate generals typically provide legal advice to military leaders. Their removal signals a shift in the Pentagon's approach to military operations and legal oversight.