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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The defense secretary shakes hands with a service member as fellow service members stand nearby.

Secretary's Visit

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards coins to troops and distinguished personnel alongside U.S. Army War College Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Gregory while visiting the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., April 23, 2025.

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