190827-N-II672-0066 NEWPORT, R.I. (Aug. 27, 2019) Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper answers questions from students and faculty of the U.S. Naval War College, Aug. 27, 2019. This was his first address at a military academic institution since taking office July 23. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler D. John/Released)