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.

CNBC reporter Julia Boorstin interviews Defense Secretary Ash Carter outside Sun Valley, Idaho, July 9, 2015.

CNBC reporter Julia Boorstin interviews Defense Secretary Ash Carter outside Sun Valley, Idaho, July 9, 2015.

CNBC reporter Julia Boorstin interviews Defense Secretary Ash Carter outside Sun Valley, Idaho, July 9, 2015.

Photo Gallery