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Immediate Release

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi to Conduct Physical Training with The Old Guard at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Press are invited to attend physical training with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi, and soldiers from the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall on Jan. 15, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. The event will provide an opportunity to capture imagery and observe Hegseth and Koizumi alongside soldiers during morning physical training.

Media planning to attend must RSVP first with jason.shepherd8.civ@army.mil by 10 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2026, for approval.