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Vance, Hegseth Visit Troops at Union Station

  • Defense.gov
  • Aug. 20, 2025 | 19:05

Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and other leaders visit National Guard soldiers stationed at Union Station in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, in Washington, Aug. 20, 2025.

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