Hoffman Speaks Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, calls on a reporter during a briefing at the Pentagon, Feb. 3, 2020. Hoffman said the Defense Department is standing by to aid the Department of Health and Human Services in combating the coronavirus. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.46 MB) Tags: pentagon Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class James K. Lee VIRIN: 200203-D-WA993-2177.JPG Photo Gallery