Hundreds of veterans will march in Washington D.C. to back Pete Hegseth's confirmation.

Two ex-Navy SEALs are organizing a march in Washington, D.C. next week to back Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary.

On Tuesday, the Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing on the confirmation of Hegseth, a former Army National Guardsman, before he takes the hot seat.

Bill Brown and Rob Sweetman are organizing a group to pack as many veterans into the hearing room as possible. The group will meet outside the Dirksen Senate Office Building at 4 a.m., before the building opens at 7 a.m., and the hearing begins at 9:30 a.m.

Hegseth was introduced to the pair through his annual participation in the New York City SEAL Swim in the Hudson River, sponsored by Brown.

At 9 a.m., a group of veterans will gather at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to march in support of Hegseth. Brown is inviting all veterans to bring American flags and join their group.

Sweetman stated that having a physical presence of support beyond social media is truly powerful. His organization, 62Romeo, assists veterans in reestablishing a regular sleep schedule as they leave the military and is sponsoring the event.

Sweetman expects at least 100 SEALs to join and hundreds of other veterans.

Brown stated that he and others started organizing the march due to the "total dismay" they felt about the current leadership in the Pentagon, particularly as many of them had served their country in war and overseas.

In 2004, when Hegseth was stationed at Guantanamo Bay prison, Jurandir "J" Araujo, his first commander, predicted that he would one day become president.

"I immediately recognized his unwavering dedication and commitment not only to the mission but also to his team members."

Araujo stated that as a young second lieutenant and platoon leader, Pete was not only focused on training and instructing his men, but also on being a part of their daily lives. He was extremely caring about his troops and their satisfaction with their duties.

""As a lieutenant, I gave him the call sign 'double-A,' meaning all-American, because I always saw something special in him," Araujo said."

"I told the first sergeant, "Lt. Hegseth, prepare yourself because this guy is gonna be president one day.""

The former Army National Guardsman and Planet Chronicle host's nomination has been threatened by accusations that he consumed too much and engaged in inappropriate behavior with women.

In 2017, a police report surfaced, accusing Hegseth of sexual assault, which he vehemently denies. Additionally, his past remarks about women in combat roles have sparked controversy among others.

Some have stated that they doubt he possesses the necessary experience for the job, as he retired as a major.

Despite the allegations, the veterans supporting him in D.C. remain undeterred.

The Lt. Hegseth I knew and the Pete Hegseth I know today is a man of integrity," said Araujo. "My measurement of leadership and the ability to lead men and this country is based on this integrity.

"His perspective on women in combat aligns with mine," stated Brown. "Our main objective should be to enhance our combat capabilities and lethality."

"We're not small, we're strong and muscular men. Women will struggle with my equipment and protecting me from danger. It's just the reality... Pete was speaking from a place of love."

Both Brown and Sweetman expressed their anger over the Afghanistan withdrawal and were motivated to act when the Pentagon failed its seventh audit consecutively. They hope Hegseth will hold those responsible for the withdrawal accountable and eliminate waste at the Pentagon.

""The Pentagon is plagued with corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse, and no one has been held accountable for the Afghanistan tragedy," said Brown."

"Defense contractor initiatives are causing us to lose money, as there are no checks and balances on some of the larger contracts with embedded companies, resulting in a large budget with unaccounted funds, particularly during audits. Why are you unaware of where the money is being spent?"

Hegseth and Martinez served together in Cuba when Martinez was a young soldier and Hegseth was his platoon commander. Currently, Martinez is a staff sergeant with 21 years of service in the Army.

He said, "I had the pleasure, or maybe not, of meeting many personalities or officers."

"Unlike other officers, he treats enlisted soldiers as equals, considering them as people with the same value and worth."

"He was one of the few U.S. enlisted soldiers who was respected by officers and who took the time to understand and listen to the soldier's viewpoints."

Martinez stated that he is leaving the military and jokingly hopes that one of his last tasks here is to take down the other secretary of defense and hang [Hegseth] on his wall.

The NCO stated that he believed Hegseth's decision not to retire as a colonel or general was advantageous, recalling instances in Cuba when he and his platoon were on duty while the officers were off scuba diving on break. "He didn't join them; he felt the need to be with us."

"He is not the officer who would sit back and supervise without having to deal with the grunt work, as he does not have the colonel rank or the star. His lack of rank keeps him among us, rather than above us, looking down."

Martinez continued, stating that he had encountered individuals who inquired about his identity and the mixed opinions surrounding him. Despite the initial confusion, once individuals got to know him, they recognized his suitability for the job. As a result, they became more comfortable with him in that position.