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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with a service member in camouflage gear while two others look on.

Troop Greeting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards coins to troops and U.S. Border Patrol agents while visiting the New Mexico National Defense Area to assess its role in the operational control of the U.S.-Mexico border, Santa Teresa, N.M., April 25, 2025.

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