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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks with a military officer.

Gravely Visit

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks with Navy Rear Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, during his visit to the USS Gravely in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 25, 2019.

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