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.

Air Force pararescuemen prepare to conduct training during the Southern Strike 15 exercise over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 5, 2014. Southern Strike’s objective is to provide tailored, cost-effective, realistic combat training for National Guard personnel in a joint and multinational environment. The pararescuemen are assigned to the New York National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron.

Air Force pararescuemen prepare to conduct training during the Southern Strike 15 exercise over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 5, 2014. Southern Strike’s objective is to provide tailored, cost-effective, realistic combat training for National Guard personnel in a joint and multinational environment. The pararescuemen are assigned to the New York National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron.

Air Force pararescuemen prepare to conduct training during the Southern Strike 15 exercise over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 5, 2014. Southern Strike’s objective is to provide tailored, cost-effective, realistic combat training for National Guard personnel in a joint and multinational environment. The pararescuemen are assigned to the New York National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron.

Photo Gallery