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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man in a suit stands behind a lectern, and dozens of uniformed military personnel stand behind him.

Addressing Troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses troops during President Donald J. Trump's visit to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 15, 2025. Trump toured the Middle East, including stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

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