Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan R. Hoffman and Joint Staff Spokesperson Air Force Col. Patrick S. Ryder Defense Department Press Briefing
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ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JONATHAN R. HOFFMAN: And good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for being here today. Col. Ryder and I are honored to be here to -- today on behalf of the more than three million men and women of the Department of Defense. We`re holding this briefing as part of our larger effort to re-establish the department`s regular media battle rhythm as set out by Secretary Esper. First, a few updates. Last night, the department completed the dignified transfer of remains at Dover Air Force Base. We pass along our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Griffin. At 1615 today, Secretary Esper will be speaking at the 2019 CISA...