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Acting Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper talks with a group of smiling airmen outside.

Honor Guard Chat

Acting Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper talks with Air Force Honor Guard members at the Salute to America Independence Day celebration in Washington, July 4, 2019.

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Tags: INDEPENDENCE DAY, Air Force, Esper, Acting Defense Secretary
Credit: Lisa Ferdinando, DOD VIRIN: 190704-D-BN624-0509Y.JPG

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