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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Reenlistment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reenlists Medal of Honor recipient Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, April 17, 2025.

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