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.

A Marine loads a mortar system.

Mortar Loading

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Evan Fines, right, loads a M224 60mm mortar system during a deployment for training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 15, 2017. Fines is a section leader assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michaela R. Gregory

Photo Gallery