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. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Bowes takes a break during the International Sniper Competition on Selby Hill, Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 12, 2010.

U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Bowes takes a break during the International Sniper Competition on Selby Hill, Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 12, 2010.

U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Bowes takes a break during the International Sniper Competition on Selby Hill, Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 12, 2010.

Photo Gallery