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.

Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel answers questions during a confirmation hearing in the Senate Armed Service Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C., Jan. 31, 2013. Hagel, if confirmed, will become the 24th defense secretary.

CONFIRMATION HEARING

Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel answers questions during a confirmation hearing in the Senate Armed Service Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C., Jan. 31, 2013. Hagel, if confirmed, will become the 24th defense secretary.

Photo Gallery