An army veteran, a former television host, and now the 29th United States secretary of defense in the second administration of the US President Donald Trump. Despite several controversies and bumps in the road, Pete Hegseth has managed to build an impressive resume over the years. And, as per him, the current secretary of defense owes the credit for that to his ‘mission-first mindset’ rather than bureaucracy.
The American politician recently took to social media to share his fitness routine where he was seen training alongside members of the 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (SFG).

Pete Hegseth’s fitness training:

The 29th secretary of defense recently shared a few snippets of his life on the social media platform X (formerly, Twitter). Hegseth posted a video clipping of himself shaking hands with the Army lads post-training. The secretary of defense was seen having chitchats with them while sharing some laughs as well.
He also posted a few photos from his training session with the Army boys, and wrote, “Strength equals readiness. Kicked off the day with PT alongside the warriors of 1/10 SFG. No bureacracy—just sharp minds, strong bodies, and a mission-first mindset.” From going for a run to weight training – the Army veteran didn’t skip the hard work at all. At the end of the physical training session, Hegseth posed with the Special Forces Group for a photo as well.

1/10 SFG represents the 1st Battalion within the 10th Special Forces Group. The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (10th SFG (A), or 10th Group) is an active duty United States Army Special Forces (SF) Group. 10th Group is designed to deploy and execute nine doctrinal missions: unconventional warfare (UW), foreign internal defense (FID), direct action (DA), counterinsurgency, special reconnaissance, counterterrorism, information operations, counter-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and security force assistance. 10th Group is responsible for operations within the EUCOM area of responsibility, as part of Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR).

Who is Pete Hegseth?

Peter Brian Hegseth is an American television presenter, author, and former Army National Guard officer who is now serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since January 25, 2025, in the second administration of President Donald Trump.

A political commentator for Fox News since 2014 and weekend co-host of Fox & Friends from 2017 to 2024, he was previously the executive director of Vets for Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America.
Hegseth has been active in conservative and Republican politics since his undergraduate days at Princeton University. As a national guardsman he served at Guantánamo Bay and in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2016, he emerged as a supporter of Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy, and he served as an occasional advisor to Trump throughout the latter’s first term as president. Following Hegseth’s encouragement, in 2019 Trump pardoned three soldiers accused or convicted of war crimes. Hegseth was considered to lead the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in the first Trump administration, but David Shulkin was tapped instead.
On November 12, 2024, President-elect Trump announced his intention to nominate Hegseth to serve as U.S. defense secretary. On January 25, 2025, Hegseth was confirmed by the US Senate.

Controversies:

Before being confirmed as the secretary of defense by the US Senate, Hegseth’s nomination for the post and his political career were in question due to the allegations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and aggressive behavior. While a 2017 sexual assault allegation resurfaced during the confirmation process, leading to widespread scrutiny, reports of Hegseth’s excessive drinking and claims of misconduct during his tenure at two nonprofit organizations also emerged. He has also faced criticism for past comments opposing women in combat roles.