Event Brief
Hegseth reveals covert visit to troops in Middle East
Filed: Mar 31, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Summary: War Secretary Pete Hegseth details his covert visit to US troops in the Middle East during a Pentagon news conference.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: covert visit to troops
WHEN: Mar 31, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: To report on the conditions and needs of troops during Operation Epic Fury.
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