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Retired Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling has challenged Secretary Hegseth on the importance of core values in leadership. Hertling stated that a leader's values are crucial for decision-making and that lacking them makes one a "windsock." He emphasized that understanding these values is key to being a "good leader for everyone."
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling warns that military strategies often fail to account for the unpredictable nature of combat, a phenomenon he calls "the enemy gets a vote." Despite U.S. military actions against Iran, the general notes Iran's continued ability to retaliate, highlighting issues with pre-combat planning and resource allocation.
Retired Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling expressed deep concerns about current military leadership's alignment with national values, questioning President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's guiding principles. His new book, "If I Don’t Return," offers personal reflections on leadership and the potential disconnect between political and professional military spheres.
Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling has sharply criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of video game analogies and dismissive attitude towards intelligence sharing between Russia and Iran. Hertling called the rhetoric "infuriating" and indicative of a troubling disconnect from wartime realities.
