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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper talks with two sailors. All wear face masks.

Kings Bay Chat

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper talks with sailors aboard the guided missile submarine USS Florida while visiting Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., July 30, 2020.

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