Peter Brian Hegseth (/ ˈ h ɛ ɡ s ɛ θ /; born June 6, 1980) is an American author, television host, and Army veteran who is serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since January 25, 2025, in the second administration of President Donald Trump.

Jan 25, 2025 · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025. Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating...

In an unexpected move, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Donald Trump nominated Fox News host Pete Hegseth to oversee the nation's military as the next Defense Secretary at Pentagon. The...

Nov 13, 2024 · In 2006, he was deployed to Iraq, with the 3rd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, serving as an infantry platoon leader. As his tour neared its end, he transitioned to a civil-military operations officer role in Samarra. By 2012, Pete returned to active duty as a captain and was deployed to Afghanistan with the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Jan 31, 2025 · Pete Hegseth was a member of the Minnesota National Guide and later the Army National Guard, rising to the rank of major. He was deployed three times. After serving at Guantánamo Bay, he was a platoon leader in Iraq and then …

Apr 14, 2024 · Pete Hegseth’s military experience provided him with a unique perspective on leadership, national security, and defense policy. His time serving in Iraq and Afghanistan deeply influenced his views on the role of the U.S. military in global conflicts.

Jan 25, 2025 · Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role leading America's 3.5 million service members and civilians by Vice President JD Vance this morning, following Hegseth's Friday...

Jan 25, 2025 · Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called it "the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense, under the leadership of our Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump."

Nov 24, 2024 · Did you know Pete Hegseth earned two Bronze Stars during his military service? Or that he was deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan? This video explores the fascinating military career of Pete Hegseth, from his time as an infantry officer in the Army National Guard to his leadership roles in combat zones.

Peter Brian Hegseth (born June 6, 1980) is an American political commentator, television presenter, author and Army National Guard officer who has been the 29th United States Secretary of Defense since 2025. [1] Hegseth was in the U.S. military with deployments to Cuba and Iraq.