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.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno hosts an award ceremony for French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Bertrand Ract-Madoux on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., April 4, 2013.

SHARED SALUTE

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno hosts an award ceremony for French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Bertrand Ract-Madoux on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., April 4, 2013.

Photo Gallery