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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed off on the National Guard ramping up its presence in the nation's capital in military vehicles and boats as troops deepen their integration with local law enforcement.

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National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats

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Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

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Earlier report Filed 1 Oct, 19:40 UTC Pete Hegseth boasts about reshaping military while U.S. is at war with Iran Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke on what he called "PT at the Pentagon" on the day the U.S. military announced the completion of its troop pullout from Iraq. Charlie D'Agata reports. US · 2 sources