The following is Acting Secretary of Defense Mark Esper’s first message to the U.S. military and Pentagon civilians.
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEES
SUBJECT: Initial Message to the Department
It is the honor and privilege of a lifetime to serve alongside you as the Acting Secretary of Defense.
Since rejoining the Department nearly two years ago as the Secretary of the Army, my confidence in the incredible skill, professionalism, and commitment of our military and civilian...
https://news.usni.org/2019/06/24/acting-secdef-espers-first-message-to-pentagon