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.

A sailor greets his children during a homecoming celebration for the USS Freedom in San Diego, April 23, 2010, after the ship's maiden deployment. The Freedom conducted numerous operations, including counter-illicit trafficking and port visits to Columbia, Panama and Mexico to support global maritime security.

HOMECOMING HUG

A sailor greets his children during a homecoming celebration for the USS Freedom in San Diego, April 23, 2010, after the ship's maiden deployment. The Freedom conducted numerous operations, including counter-illicit trafficking and port visits to Columbia, Panama and Mexico to support global maritime security.

Photo Gallery