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Two men hold up their right hands at ceremony while family members look on.

Taking the Oath

Vice President JD Vance swears in Pete Hegseth as the 29th secretary of defense as his wife, Jennifer, and the couple's children look on at the White House, Jan. 25, 2025.

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

DOD Support to the Southern Border

Taking the Oath

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