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Hegseth Speaks at Marine Corps Base Quantico 

  • War.gov
  • Sept. 30, 2025 | 48:30

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to military leaders during a War Department address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 30, 2025.

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Delivering Peace Through Strength

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From defending America's borders and fighting drug trafficking to changes in culture and business operations to better build the nation's arsenal of freedom, President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are ushering in a new era characterized by peace through strength.

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Test your smarts any time of year on the Department of War's world-class, worldwide school system for military kids.

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We Prepare. You Should, Too.

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Service members train and prepare year-round so when disasters strike, troops are ready to help those in harm's way. Learn how you can prepare, too.

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Honors for Valor

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For service members who carry out the bravest and most selfless acts in combat, the military bestows its most esteemed valor awards: the Medal of Honor, the Service Crosses and the Silver Star.

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