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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and another official stand at lecterns in front of flags.

Joint Briefing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth holds a joint press briefing with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. at Camp Aguinaldo, Philippines, March 28, 2025.

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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech, DOD VIRIN: 250328-D-FN350-2066R.JPG

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