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Pete Hegseth: “His spirit of self-sacrifice and concern for his crewmates was in keeping with the finest traditions of the Navy.”

On the recordJune 27, 2025
His spirit of self-sacrifice and concern for his crewmates was in keeping with the finest traditions of the Navy.
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Pete Hegseth
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cbsnews.com
Jun 27, 2025

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Hegseth honors Peterson's bravery and dedication during WWII.

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