An official website of the United States Government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Policy Talk

Colin H. Kahl, undersecretary of defense for policy, speaks to the 2021 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace at the Pentagon, June 23, 2021.

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

Photos