Overview

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his family participated in a cleanup of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., ahead of Memorial Day.
• Hegseth stressed the importance of teaching younger generations about the sacrifices made during the Korean War and preserving the nation's history.
• Veteran Affairs Secretary Doug Collins joined the cleanup, reflecting on the lasting effects of national conflicts through his 'reverberations' analogy.
• Hegseth recently initiated a monthly voluntary prayer service at the Pentagon, citing its alignment with long-standing military traditions.
• The event aimed to encourage families to discuss historical conflicts like the Korean War and to honor the service of those who fought.