Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the 80th Battle of Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor Ceremony, March 28, 2025.

As for what he hopes people will take from his sweet reunion? "Spend as much time as you can with family and kids, especially if you're military," he says. "You will not experience truly missing ...

As a retirement gift, Frenky received a heartwarming reunion with his previous handler, Army Staff Sergeant Kristin Vanderzanden.