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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to a group of Marines.

Panama Chat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to U.S. Marines after the inauguration ceremony for Pier 3 at Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base near Panama City, April 8, 2025.

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Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech, DOD VIRIN: 250408-D-FN350-2035.JPG

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