News Conference Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper holds a news conference with France's Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly at the Pentagon, Jan. 27, 2020. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.07 MB) Tags: Defense Secretary, France, partnerships, Esper Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee VIRIN: 200127-D-WA993-2080.JPG Photo Gallery