Command Post: Hegseth’s Generals Gave Him a Dire Warning About the Iran War

The USS Abraham Lincoln finally returns to port after nearly 300 days at sea—and the visible wear and tear is a stark reminder of the strain being placed on the U.S. military.Ben Parker and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) discuss the Navy’s mounting readiness challenges, the Pentagon’s purge of senior Army leaders, and the departure of Army Secretary Dan …Join Bulwark+ to unlock the restBecome a paying member of The Bulwark to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content. A subscription gets you:Unlimited access to articles and newsletters including The Triad by JVL and Receipts by Catherine Rampell.Ad-free editions of our shows (with transcripts) and member-only shows like The Secret Podcast.Plus community chats and commenting features. Your support helps keep our work sustaina