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.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, left, arrives at the Pentagon on March 28, 2008, where Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, right, escorts him into the building. Rudd met with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and other senior department officials to discuss defense issues of mutual interest.

PENTAGON ARRIVAL

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, left, arrives at the Pentagon on March 28, 2008, where Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England, right, escorts him into the building. Rudd met with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and other senior department officials to discuss defense issues of mutual interest.

Photo Gallery