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Navy/USMC

Secretary of the Navy Previews New Strategic Guidance

Wednesday, October 6th, 2021

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Secretary of the Navy Previews New Strategic Guidance

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. He was sworn in as the 78th Secretary in August 2021. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

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