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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts a town hall meeting at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2025

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  • Feb. 7, 2025 | 40:25

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts a town hall meeting at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2025.

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