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

Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Retired Mexican air force Col. Carlos Garduno, World War II "Aztec Eagles" pilot, said only 10 of more than 300 Mexican men who volunteered to fight alongside Americans during the war are still alive. Photo by Rudi Williams

Retired Mexican air force Col. Carlos Garduno, World War II "Aztec Eagles" pilot, said only 10 of more than 300 Mexican men who volunteered to fight alongside Americans during the war are still alive. Photo by Rudi Williams

Retired Mexican air force Col. Carlos Garduno, World War II "Aztec Eagles" pilot, said only 10 of more than 300 Mexican men who volunteered to fight alongside Americans during the war are still alive. Photo by Rudi Williams

Photo Gallery