Franklin Parker, the assistant secretary of the Navy (manpower and reserved affairs), speaks to Marines and Sailors following lunch at Anderson Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22, 2016. Parker, a Joliet, Ill., native, had lunch with Marines and Sailors in hopes to learn more about them. “I came here to know more about them and what they do,” Parker said. “I also wanted to show my face, since I’m new, and answer any questions.”

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