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Gold Medal Ceremony

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring the 369th Infantry Regiment of the New York National Guard in Washington, Sept. 3, 2025.

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Tags: congressional gold medal, defense secretary, veterans, national guard, hegseth, 369th infantry regiment
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan, DOD VIRIN: 250903-D-HB628-1791P.JPG

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