Hegseth Visits USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier in Latin America Region
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth spent Thanksgiving with Navy sailors aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, serving meals and expressing gratitude for their service in the Latin American region.
- During the visit, Hegseth honored two National Guardsmen who were attacked, stating, 'They are a reminder of the bravery and selflessness of Americans who put it all on the line.'
- Hegseth's discussions included conversations with the Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader about security cooperation in response to tensions with Venezuela.
- The USS Gerald R. Ford is part of international counternarcotics operations against criminal networks, with U.S. officials designating the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization.
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Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in Latin America region
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited sailors on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier stationed in the Latin American region on Thursday, as President Donald Trump's administration undertakes a military buildup that has deepened tensions with Venezuela.
Hegseth Visits USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier in Latin America Region
WASHINGTON—Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited sailors on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier stationed in the Latin American region on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s administration undertakes a military buildup that has deepened tensions with Venezuela. The Pentagon posted a video showing Hegseth speaking into a public address system, wishing all those aboard a happy Thanksgiving and saying he was praying for the two National G…
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth spends Thanksgiving with US troops in Latin America: 'We are grateful for you'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife Jennifer spent Thanksgiving serving meals to deployed troops supporting the Southern Spear mission in Latin America.
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