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.

Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay, left, responds to a question from the news media as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates listens during a press conference at the Pentagon, March 22, 2010. Earlier, MacKay met with Gates to discuss a broad range of bilateral security issues.

PRESS QUESTION

Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay, left, responds to a question from the news media as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates listens during a press conference at the Pentagon, March 22, 2010. Earlier, MacKay met with Gates to discuss a broad range of bilateral security issues.

Photo Gallery