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.

Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III, left, administers the oath of office to Dr. J. Michael Gilmore, the newly appointed director of Operational Test and Evaluation at the Pentagon, Sept. 23, 2009. Gilmore's wife, Ai Chi Liu, holds the Bible.

NEW DIRECTOR

Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III, left, administers the oath of office to Dr. J. Michael Gilmore, the newly appointed director of Operational Test and Evaluation at the Pentagon, Sept. 23, 2009. Gilmore's wife, Ai Chi Liu, holds the Bible.

Photo Gallery