Pete Hegseth, who has been selected by President-elect Trump to lead the Pentagon as secretary of defense.
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- The secretary of defense nominee pledged to re-recruit troops discharged over COVID-19 vaccine refusal.
- Over 8,400 troops were separated due to the vaccine mandate, which has now been rescinded.
- Hegseth said discharged troops should receive back pay, restored ranks, and an apology.
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense...