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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 1:20 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
Hegseth visits Knoxville for ROTC ceremony
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Knoxville for an ROTC ceremony, where he administered the oath of enlistment to new recruits. He also visited Neyland Stadium during the University of Tennessee-Alabama game.
WHO: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and new recruits
WHAT: Hegseth administered the oath of enlistment to new recruits at an ROTC ceremony and visited Neyland Stadium.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 7:41 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Reason not reported.
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