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Spencer memo on becoming acting SECDEF

July 15, 2019

In a July 15, 2019 memo, Navy Secretary Richard Spencer announces he has assumed the duties of acting defense secretary while the Senate considers President Trump's nomination of Mark Esper to become the next civilian Pentagon chief.


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