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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper stands behind a podium.

Pentagon Conference

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Pentagon to discuss the department's efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, March 23, 2020.

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