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.

Daughters of Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Caitlin, left, and Megan, right, and grandson Luke, hold flowers during an arrival and swearing-in ceremony for Dempsey on Fort Myer, Va., April 11, 2011. Dempsey was sworn in as the 37th Chief of Staff of the Army after Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., who had retired.

Daughters of Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Caitlin, left, and Megan, right, and grandson Luke, hold flowers during an arrival and swearing-in ceremony for Dempsey on Fort Myer, Va., April 11, 2011. Dempsey was sworn in as the 37th Chief of Staff of the Army after Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., who had retired.

Daughters of Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Caitlin, left, and Megan, right, and grandson Luke, hold flowers during an arrival and swearing-in ceremony for Dempsey on Fort Myer, Va., April 11, 2011. Dempsey was sworn in as the 37th Chief of Staff of the Army after Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., who had retired.

Photo Gallery