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A man in a suit shakes hands with a football player on the field surrounded by refs and other onlookers.

Greeting Team Captains

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper shakes hands with Air Force football team captains before the start of the Navy-Air Force game, Annapolis, Md., Oct. 5, 2019.

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Tags: football, Defense Secretary, Air Force, Navy, Esper
Credit: Lisa Ferdinando, DOD VIRIN: 191005-D-BN624-0421.JPG

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The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

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