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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with a service member in a hangar with the American flag overhead.

Secretary's Greeting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards coins to Mississippi National Guardsmen during a visit to the Army Aviation Support Facility in Tupelo, Miss., March 20, 2025.

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Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza, DOD VIRIN: 250320-D-PM193-1414.JPG

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