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UPDATED Aug 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET
Aug 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Hegseth meets Southcom trainees in Panama on jungle survival
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met in Panama with U.S. service members learning jungle survival while retaining combat effectiveness.
WHO: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Met with U.S. service members learning jungle survival training while retaining combat effectiveness
WHEN: Reported Aug 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM ET
WHERE: Panama
WHY: To meet with service members learning how to survive in brutal jungle conditions while retaining combat effectiveness
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