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. Air Force Senior Airman Chelsea Shields, center, and members of the Bagram air honor guard fold the American flag during a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 25, 2015.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chelsea Shields, center, and members of the Bagram air honor guard fold the American flag during a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 25, 2015.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chelsea Shields, center, and members of the Bagram air honor guard fold the American flag during a Memorial Day retreat ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 25, 2015.

Photo Gallery