Hegseth Tells Air Force Cadets the Best of America Are Serving, Not Seeking Fame

Summary

U.S Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told cadets at the U.S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs that the country’s strongest young people are choosing military service rather than fame, attention or social media popularity.

Hegseth made the comments during his Send Me Tour stop at the academy, where he addressed cadets and took part in other military activities. The Department of Defense confirmed the October 3 address to the cadet wing.

Hegseth Says the Best Are Serving

Hegseth told the cadets that the “best of the best” do not necessarily live in major political, entertainment or financial centers.

Instead, he pointed to Colorado Springs, military service academies, ROTC programs and basic training as places where young Americans are choosing to serve.

He said young people join the military to do something meaningful, rather than to become famous, go viral, gain clicks or become celebrities.

Hegseth said this commitment comes from something “deeper” and “bigger” that he described as something the American Republic has always required.

Hegseth Takes Part in Early-Morning PT

During the Colorado Springs stop, Hegseth also appeared for physical training with military personnel before dawn.

His visit was part of the broader Send Me Tour. Officials said he was scheduled to address about 3,500 cadets and administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits at the Air Force-Navy football game.

Hegseth Discusses the Strait of Hormuz

Hegseth also said that more oil was moving through the Strait of Hormuz than before the Iran conflict began.

He credited U.S military pilots with controlling the airspace, saying, “Incredible pilots control the airspace.”

European Diesel Supplies

Hegseth also referred to a deal under which diesel supplies from Europe would be sent to the United States.

He said 100 million barrels of diesel were coming to America under the agreement announced by President Donald Trump.

Key Points

Hegseth addressed cadets at the U.S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
He said the country’s strongest young people are choosing service over fame and online attention.
He emphasized military service, ROTC programs and basic training.
Hegseth also participated in early-morning physical training.
He said more oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz than before the conflict.
He praised U.S pilots operating in the region.
He discussed European diesel supplies coming to the United States.