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Greeting Airmen

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper shakes hands with airmen during his visit to the headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 20, 2020.

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Tags: Defense Secretary, strategic command, Esper
Credit: Army Staff Sgt. Brandy Nicole Mejia VIRIN: 200220-D-AP390-1340A.JPG

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