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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist stand in a crowd.

Arlington Respects

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist pay their respects during the National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2019.

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Tags: Defense Secretary, Veterans, Veterans day, Norquist, Esper
Credit: Army Staff Sgt. Vanessa Atchley, DOD VIRIN: 191111-D-UJ895-716.JPG

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