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 Capt. Jason Adler talks with locals as he passes through a village during clearing operations in the Tangi Valley, Wardak province, Afghanistan, March 8, 2009. Adler is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team. During a February trip to the area the unit was attacked with bombs, rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire.

TANGI TALK

U.S. Army Capt. Jason Adler talks with locals as he passes through a village during clearing operations in the Tangi Valley, Wardak province, Afghanistan, March 8, 2009. Adler is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team. During a February trip to the area the unit was attacked with bombs, rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire.

Photo Gallery