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 ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. DepartmentofDefense

Secretary Remarks

Defense Secretary Ash Carter testifies at a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2015. DoD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Sean Harp

Download: Full Size (1.15 MB)
Tags: hasc, congress, isil, photo essays, secdef, hearing, capitol hill, ash carter, all images
Credit: Staff Sgt. Sean Harp VIRIN: 151201-D-HU462-064.JPG

Photo Gallery

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.

Photos

Secretary Remarks

Defense.gov

Helpful Links

Resources

Popular