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.

Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, speaks on the new Better Budget Buying Power Initiative 2.0 at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., May 23, 2013. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who introduced Kendall, said the initiative will help mitigate the effects of sequestration.

BUYING POWER

Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, speaks on the new Better Budget Buying Power Initiative 2.0 at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., May 23, 2013. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who introduced Kendall, said the initiative will help mitigate the effects of sequestration.

Photo Gallery