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A Message From Secretary of Defense Hegseth to the American Warfighter, and the American Tax Payer.
Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza, Chad McNeeley, Staff Sgt. John Wright
Feb. 20, 2025 | 8:05
A message from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to the American Warfighter, and The American Tax Payer. More