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Secretary's Speech

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provides a keynote speech during the kickoff of Special Operations Forces Week 2025 in Tampa Bay, Fla., May 6, 2025.

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The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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