On the morning of September 30, a large and unexpected order went out across the U.S. military command structure, summoning hundreds of generals and admirals from their posts worldwide to convene at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. The message was abrupt and offered little explanation, compelling senior officers who were actively deployed or stationed in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other strategic regions to abruptly rearrange their schedules and logistics. The sudden nature of the summons immediately raised eyebrows and concerns among military leadership. Speculation spread rapidly through the ranks and defense circles that the meeting could herald significant personnel changes, budget cuts, or sweeping policy shifts — potentially disrupting ongoing operations at a time when global threats required steady, focused command. Adding a politically charged dimension to the gathering, it soon became clear that former President Donald Trump would be addressing the assembled crowd, which further fueled uncertainty and…
