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Immediate Release

Secretary Esper Travels to Jacksonville, North Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia

Sept. 23, 2019

Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper embarks Tuesday, Sept. 23 to visit Jacksonville, North Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia to meet with U.S. service members and senior leaders.

In Jacksonville, Secretary Esper will meet with Marines from Marine Corps Air Station New River and Camp Lejeune. They will discuss hurricane response and new technology. In Norfolk, Secretary Esper will meet with sailors and family members, as well as visit naval elements.

Throughout his trip, Secretary Esper will meet with service leaders to discuss and listen to their concerns.

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