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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper speaks to another man sitting across from him at a table.

Defense Meeting

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper meets with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the Pentagon, Sept. 22, 2020. Esper promised to continue efforts to ensure Israel's qualitative military edge in the Middle East.

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