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Pete Hegseth handles Air Force-Navy coin toss after showing off basketball skills at Academy
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Colorado Springs to attend the Air Force Falcons vs. Navy Midshipmen football game and impressed attendees by sinking nine out of ten three-point shots on the Air Force Academy's basketball court.
- Hegseth's unexpected basketball skills drew lighthearted comparisons to high-level shooters and sparked humorous speculation about settling international disputes with shooting competitions.
- Despite his shooting display, Hegseth's primary purpose was to address Air Force cadets ahead of the game and participate in the coin toss before kickoff.
- The Air Force Falcons won the football game 14-9, improving their season record to 3-1, while the Navy Midshipmen fell to 1-3.
- Following this game, Air Force will play Northern Illinois next weekend, and Navy will host Tulsa at home.
