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DOD Official, Joint Staff Surgeon Hold News Conference

  • Defense.gov
  • March 18, 2020 | 29:14

Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the defense secretary for public affairs, and Air Force Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Paul Friedrichs, Joint Staff surgeon, conduct a news conference at the Pentagon, March 18, 2020.