Pete Hegseth handles Air Force-Navy coin toss after showing off basketball skills at Academy
Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of War, visited the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs before the Air Force Falcons played the Navy Midshipmen. He spoke to cadets, made nine of ten three-point shots at the academy’s basketball arena and took part in the pre-match coin toss.
Air Force won the football game 14-9, improving its season record to 3-1, while Navy fell to 1-3. Air Force was due to visit Northern Illinois the following weekend, and Navy to host Tulsa.
- Hegseth made nine of ten three-point shots at the academy.
- He spoke to cadets and handled the pre-match coin toss.
- Air Force beat Navy 14-9.
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Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of War, one of the highest-ranking defence officials in the American government. He oversees military matters and policy for the country.
The Air Force Academy in Colorado is a military college that trains officers for the US Air Force. The Academy competes in college sports, with its football team playing traditional rivals including the Naval Academy, which trains officers for the Navy. These matches are important fixtures within American military culture.
Senior defence officials regularly visit military academies to address cadets and participate in their events. Such visits reflect the cultural significance of these institutions and their sporting traditions within the broader military establishment.