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Esper Discussion

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks with Air Force Col. S. Troy Pananon, commander of the 100th Air Refueling Wing, during a visit to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 25, 2020. Esper met with the U.S. Air Force’s 100th Air Refueling Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing; the Royal Air Force; and tenant unit leadership to learn about missions and discuss the base’s role in operations in the European and African theaters.

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