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. Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen, second from left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reviews Pakistani troops at an honors ceremony welcoming Mullen to Islamabad, Feb. 9, 2008. Mullen is visiting the country to discuss security issues with Pakistani military officials and President Pervez Musharraf.

ISLAMABAD WELCOME

U.S. Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen, second from left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reviews Pakistani troops at an honors ceremony welcoming Mullen to Islamabad, Feb. 9, 2008. Mullen is visiting the country to discuss security issues with Pakistani military officials and President Pervez Musharraf.

Photo Gallery