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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper stands in front of a group of sitted service members.

Meet and Greet

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper meets with California National Guardsmen helping to fight wildfires impacting the region at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 18, 2020.

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