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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper walks with military personnel.

Esper Tour

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper is briefed by Marine Corps leaders during his visit to Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Sept. 24, 2019. Esper traveled to MCAS New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to meet with service members and discuss hurricane response and new technologies.

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