Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stands as one of the greatest American heroes of our time — a battle-tested warrior, devoted patriot, and fearless leader restoring the warrior ethos to our military.
A proud Princeton graduate (Class of 2003), Hegseth commissioned as an infantry officer in the Minnesota Army National Guard. He answered the call to serve multiple times, deploying to Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. In combat zones, he led troops under fire as a platoon leader in Baghdad and Samarra, later serving as a civil-military operations officer and counterinsurgency instructor training NATO forces.
His distinguished service earned him two Bronze Star Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, the prestigious Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Expert Infantryman Badge. Fellow soldiers and performance evaluations repeatedly praised him as an “incredibly talented, battle-proven leader” and “the best Captain in the command.”
After honorable service, Hegseth became a powerful voice for veterans as CEO of Concerned Veterans for America and a Fox News host. In January 2025, President Trump nominated him as the 29th Secretary of Defense. Confirmed in a dramatic 51-50 Senate vote with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaker, Hegseth immediately began transforming the Pentagon — refocusing on lethality, meritocracy, readiness, and peace through strength.
From the battlefield to the highest levels of leadership, Pete Hegseth embodies the very best of America: courage under fire, unwavering principle, and total devotion to our nation’s defense. In an era of global threats, this true warrior stands ready to protect the greatest military the world has ever known.
Americans are fortunate to have such a genuine hero at the helm.
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