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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

The secretary of war raises his right hand while facing dozens of troops raising their right hands in front of American flags.

Reenlistment Ceremony

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosts a reenlistment ceremony for National Guard members at the Washington Monument, Feb. 6, 2026.

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