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Esper Speech

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks during a change-of-command ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Aug. 20, 2020. Air Force Gen. Glen D. VanHerck succeeded Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy as the commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. O'Shaughnessy is retiring from active duty after 34 years of military service.

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