Pentagon Greeting Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper welcomes Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono to the Pentagon, Jan. 14, 2020. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.43 MB) Tags: defense secretary, partnerships, indo-pacific, esper Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Manuel Najera, DOD VIRIN: 200114-D-KT024-1040Y.JPG Photo Gallery