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Sec. of Defense Hegseth speaks at Marines 250th anniversary

Published October 18, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:29

Take pride in that story and continue making yourselves worthy of that legacy. As the commandant said so beautifully, standards, discipline, accountability, war fighting lethality. They live in the Marine Corps. We get a chance to see our Commander in chief fight for all of you and every single day. I know because I see it. President Trump appreciates your dedication, your valor, your tenacity, the sacrifices you make and the sacrifices that all of your families make. (05:29–05:35)

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