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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The defense secretary signs a document in an office.

Secretary's Signing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum regarding the discharge of service members who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine at the Pentagon, April 23, 2025.

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