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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper shakes hands with an airman.

Secretary's Departure

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper exchanges greetings with an airman at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3, 2019, as he departs for a trip to Ohio and Kentucky.

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