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Defense Secretary Discusses Military Readiness

  • Defense.gov
  • Oct. 15, 2020 | 50:32

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper has a virtual conversation with The Heritage Foundation on the readiness of the U.S. armed forces, Oct. 15, 2020. Video courtesy of The Heritage Foundation.