(The Center Square) – A new military base is coming to the United States, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.Â
Hegseth announced several programs the Pentagon will take on in the coming years in an effort to advance technology and increased deterrance. A location for the new base is yet to be determined, but he said the department will take suggestions.Â
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