War Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife Jennifer spent Thanksgiving with Navy sailors stationed in Latin America, serving meals and expressing gratitude for their service during the Southern Spear mission targeting narco-terror networks. The mission, which focuses on interdicting narco-terror networks across the region, has been a key component of the U.S. strategy in the area.
In a video posted to X, Hegseth and his wife noted that they chose to spend the holiday aboard Navy warships, where they shared a message of appreciation with the sailors. Hegset, who has a history of military service, shared personal reflections on his deployments, emphasizing the importance of the families of those serving overseas.