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Defense Secretary Visits New Mexico National Defense Area

25 Apr 2025 5:59 p.m. · Source: US Department of Defense

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits the newly created New Mexico National Defense Area, emphasizing its protected status and enhanced authorities for troops to detain trespassers and support border control efforts.

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