Hegseth began his career in public service by joining the U.S. Army National Guard. As an infantry officer, he served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, earning the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge for his leadership in combat.

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth as his nominee for Secretary of Defense. Who he is -- and what this pick could mean for the direction of America’s national security.

His choice for defense secretary, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, is facing allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 and then paid her a settlement. A separate report also accuses Hegseth of being an extremist during his time in the National Guard.