Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gives the oath of enlistment to Coast Guard and other military recruits in Southern California [Image 3 of 7]

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

01.08.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Uranga 

U.S. Coast Guard PADET Los Angeles

Family members attend the Oath of Enlistment to support their military recruit, at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), in El Segundo, California, Jan. 8, 2026. The oath of enlistment was administered by Pete Hesgeth, Secretary of War, who spoke to the military recruits at MEPS. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard B. Uranga)

• Date Taken: 01.08.2026
• Date Posted: 01.20.2026 19:44
• Photo ID: 9485629
• VIRIN: 260108-G-QP014-1053
• Resolution: 6016x4016
• Size: 6.37 MB
• Location: EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, US