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 provide security along the perimeter of a landing zone used during a joint air assault mission with Iraqi soldiers near the city of Tarmiyah, Iraq, April 29, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 28th Infantry Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

TARMIYAH COVER

U.S. Army soldiers provide security along the perimeter of a landing zone used during a joint air assault mission with Iraqi soldiers near the city of Tarmiyah, Iraq, April 29, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 28th Infantry Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

Photo Gallery