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Secretary Meeting

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper meets with Brianna McKinnon at the Pentagon, Oct. 28, 2019. Leah Esper, the secretary’s wife, stands in the rear of the room.

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Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee, DOD VIRIN: 191028-D-WA993-0120.JPG

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