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 Specialist Allen Cauble, right, watches as U.S. Army Pvt. 2 Shawnee Tapia prepares to fire a 120mm mortar from B-53 during the 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment mortar crew's certification, Fort Lewis, Wash., May 30, 2008.

HEADS-UP

U.S. Army Specialist Allen Cauble, right, watches as U.S. Army Pvt. 2 Shawnee Tapia prepares to fire a 120mm mortar from B-53 during the 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment mortar crew's certification, Fort Lewis, Wash., May 30, 2008.

Photo Gallery