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.

Marines prepare to board MV-22 Osprey aircraft before participating in a simulation of Operation Gothic Serpent, a 1993 operation in Somalia, at Westfield landing zone, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 10, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson

Osprey Approach

Marines prepare to board MV-22 Osprey aircraft before participating in a simulation of Operation Gothic Serpent, a 1993 operation in Somalia, at Westfield landing zone, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 10, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson

Photo Gallery