WATCH: Pete Hegseth Full Remarks | Pentagon Awards Border Defense Medals to U.S. Troops | AC15

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers full remarks during a Pentagon ceremony honoring American service members with the Mexican Border Defense Medal for their contributions to Operation Ardent Vanguard and ongoing efforts to secure the U.S. southern border. Held at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, the ceremony recognizes 50 U.S. service members, including 35 soldiers, 14 Marines, and one sailor, for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to strengthening America's border security and homeland defense. Defense leaders praised the military personnel for supporting one of the Pentagon's highest-priority national security missions while protecting the nation's borders. In his remarks, Secretary Hegseth highlights the importance of military readiness, national sovereignty, border enforcement, and the critical role U.S. armed forces play in safeguarding the homeland. The event also underscores the Department of Defense's continued support for border security operations and recognizes the sacrifices made by service members deployed in defense of the United States. Watch the complete Pentagon ceremony, including Pete Hegseth's full speech, the official medal presentation, military honors, and key moments as the Department of Defense recognizes the outstanding service of American troops supporting border security operations. Subscribe to DWS News for fast, unbiased international breaking news, Pentagon briefings, U.S. military updates, defense policy, and full government coverage. #Pentagon #USMilitary #BorderSecurity #OperationArdentVanguard #USArmy #USMarines #USNavy #Military #DonaldTrump #BorderDefense #MexicoBorder #BreakingNews #Defense #USNews #dwsnews #PeteHegseth #Pentagon #USMilitary #BorderSecurity #OperationArdentVanguard #DefenseDepartment #USArmy #USMarines #USNavy #Military #SouthernBorder #HomelandSecurity #BreakingNews #USNews #DWSNews WATCH: Pete Hegseth Full Remarks | Pentagon Awards Border Defense Medals to U.S. Troops | AC15 Pentagon, Mexican Border Defense Medal, Operation Ardent Vanguard, U.S. military, border security, southern border, U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, Pentagon ceremony, Arlington Virginia, military awards, homeland security, defense news, border mission, U.S. defense, American military, national security, Pentagon live, breaking news, world news, military ceremony, Trump administration, border operations, U.S. border, DWS News, latest U.S. news, defense update, military honors, live coveragePete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Pentagon ceremony, Mexican Border Defense Medal, Operation Ardent Vanguard, U.S. military, US Army, US Marines, US Navy, border security, southern border, homeland security, Pentagon news, military awards, military ceremony, national security, defense news, U.S. troops, American soldiers, Pentagon live, Hegseth speech, Hegseth full remarks, military honors, White House news, breaking news, US politics, defense policy, DWS News, live Pentagon coverage USN ADOISYD3S ------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 DWS News – Decoding Global Politics Daily Welcome to DWS News! We deliver reliable, timely updates and in-depth coverage of the biggest political stories shaping our world. Want us to cover a story, share your perspective, or give feedback? Email us anytime at [email protected] — we’re listening. 🔎 Subscribe for More: Stay informed on international diplomacy, political power shifts, peace negotiations, and world-changing events. 🕊️ We believe in facts over noise. Thank you for watching and supporting independent global journalism. #InternationalNews #WorldPolitics #DWSNews DWS News YouTube Channel is managed by Dot Republic Media. All Copyrights Reserved.