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Two defense leaders brief reporters at the Pentagon.

Defense Briefing

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brief reporters at the Pentagon, Sept. 20, 2019.

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