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 soldiers from 73rd Cavalry Regiment search and clear canals during a search in Ballad Ruz, Iraq, Jan. 13, 2007. The search was a coordinated effort between coalition forces and Iraqi army to neutralize the insurgency war fighting ability.

SEARCH IN BALLAD RUZ

U.S. Army soldiers from 73rd Cavalry Regiment search and clear canals during a search in Ballad Ruz, Iraq, Jan. 13, 2007. The search was a coordinated effort between coalition forces and Iraqi army to neutralize the insurgency war fighting ability.

Photo Gallery