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Oct. 9, 2020
DOD's COVID-19 Response Illustrates Commitment to Families, People

While COVID-19's impact has been an unexpected challenge to implementing the National Defense Strategy, it hasn't stopped DOD from prioritizing its people and families, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.
Sept. 24, 2020
Top Leaders Discuss Diversity, Inclusion With Military Members, Families

The Defense Department is already reporting progress in its initiative, launched in June, to take action against discrimination, prejudice and bias.
Sept. 24, 2020
Watch Now: Top DOD Officials Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper; Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López host a virtual global town hall meeting at the Pentagon to provide service members, their families and DOD civilians an opportunity
Aug. 5, 2020
Esper Discusses COVID-19, Inclusion, National Defense Strategy

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper discussed the National Defense Strategy, challenges posed by COVID-19 and DOD initiatives on diversity and inclusion during a virtual address to the Aspen Security Conference.
July 23, 2020
Esper: DOD Involved in COVID-19 Fight 'From Day One'

DOD has been at the forefront of America's fight against COVID-19 from the start, and U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines continue to stand ready to provide support, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.
July 16, 2020
Top DOD Officials to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper; Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López will hold a virtual global town hall meeting at the Pentagon to answer questions from service members, Defense Department civilians
June 3, 2020
Secretary Says He Does Not Support Invoking Insurrection Act

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said he doesn't support invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow active-duty service members to act as law enforcement in quelling unrest in American cities.
May 15, 2020
Space Force Flag Unveiled at White House

Defense leaders presented the Space Force flag to President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office. The flag of the newly created armed service will hang alongside those of the other military services at the White House.
May 8, 2020
Northcom Has Stepped Up to Battle COVID-19

Some 14,000 Defense Department employees from the U.S. Northern Command are battling COVID-19 in the United States, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.
May 4, 2020
DOD Maintains Watch Despite Pandemic

While the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped U.S. government priorities, Americans must remember that the world remains a dangerous place, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.