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.

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff talks to service members standing around him.

Troop Talk

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses U.S. service members assigned to Train Advise Assist Command North during a visit to Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, March 20, 2018. Dunford discussed the current security environment in Afghanistan with senior leaders, the progress of Afghan forces, and the re-posturing of U.S. forces as part of the new South Asia strategy. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro

Photo Gallery