Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share DOD Officials Provide COVID-19 Update Defense.gov June 30, 2021 | 29:00 Senior Defense Department officials give an update on COVID-19 at the Pentagon, June 30, 2021. Addressing the news media are: Max Rose, senior advisor to the secretary of defense; Dr. Terry Adirim, acting assistant defense secretary for Health Affairs; and Army Lt. Gen. Ronald J. Place, Defense Health Agency director.