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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stands between two smiling soldiers in front of several flags in a room.

Soldier Excellence

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosts an office call for 2025 Best Ranger Competition winners Army Capts. Kevin Moore and Griffin Hokanson at the Pentagon, Sept. 16, 2025.

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