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 plane prepares to launch off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Pacific Ocean.

Growler Launch

An EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron 142 of Carrier Air Wing 11 prepares to launch off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Pacific Ocean, June 21, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Rosencrans

Photo Gallery