Pete Hegseth is a former Fox News co-host, Army National Guard officer, and veteran advocate nominated as U.S. Secretary of Defense in 2024, taking office in January 2025. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars, and previously led conservative veteran advocacy groups Concerned Veterans for America and Vets for Freedom.
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Military & Education
Military Service: Commissioned as an infantry officer in the Minnesota Army National Guard in 2003; served at Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan, achieving the rank of Captain.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in politics from Princeton University (2003) and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government (2013).
Commendations: Awarded two Bronze Star Medals and a Combat Infantryman Badge.
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