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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laughs and shakes hands with one of several guardsmen in line, with others in the distance.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awards coins to National Guard troops activated to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force at the District of Columbia National Guard Armory in Washington, Aug. 21, 2025

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Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza, DOD VIRIN: 250821-D-PM193-1215.JPG

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