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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The defense secretary delivers remarks to an audience.

Delivering Remarks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award ceremony in honor of the Hendersonville Police Department, Hendersonville, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2025.

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