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.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with his Senior Leadership Council at the Pentagon, March 14, 2013. Hagel met with the service chiefs, combatant commanders and senior department civilians to discuss upcoming budget issues as well as the state of the department.

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with his Senior Leadership Council at the Pentagon, March 14, 2013. Hagel met with the service chiefs, combatant commanders and senior department civilians to discuss upcoming budget issues as well as the state of the department.

Photo Gallery