Major General Marilyn Quagliott Marilyn Quagliotti on Rules of War & Sec. Hegseth’s Remarks

Interview
Written By David Petri

Maj. Gen. Marilyn Quagliotti (Ret.)

CNN

September 30, 2025

Major General Marilyn Quagliotti, the first woman to command a battalion in a combat division and the first woman promoted to two-star general, joined CNN to respond to recent remarks by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. She discusses why discipline and rules of engagement matter for the U.S. military, the importance of upholding the Geneva Convention and protecting civilians in war, her perspective on military standards and women in combat, and why mass resignations are unlikely despite policy disagreements.

David Petri

Dave Petri is a marketing and sustainability professional with 30 years of leadership experience across multiple industries. Since 2010, Dave’s professional experience has primarily been in the Outdoor Industry, including industry-wide leadership roles. He launched Cynosura Consulting in 2019 and is the principal consultant, providing his expertise to various companies and organizations in the manufacturing, hospitality, and event management sectors.

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