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.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert J. Scarpello, right, observes a Marine throwing an M69 practice grenade during sustainment training at D’Arta Plage, Djibouti, Nov. 1, 2014. Scarpello is an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert J. Scarpello, right, observes a Marine throwing an M69 practice grenade during sustainment training at D’Arta Plage, Djibouti, Nov. 1, 2014. Scarpello is an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert J. Scarpello, right, observes a Marine throwing an M69 practice grenade during sustainment training at D’Arta Plage, Djibouti, Nov. 1, 2014. Scarpello is an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Photo Gallery