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. soldiers move upstairs to clear a house in Biritz in Diyala province, Iraq, May 3, 2010. The Iraqi police planned and executed the mission to show citizens a continued presence within the community. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's Company B, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

HOUSE CHECK

U.S. soldiers move upstairs to clear a house in Biritz in Diyala province, Iraq, May 3, 2010. The Iraqi police planned and executed the mission to show citizens a continued presence within the community. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's Company B, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

Photo Gallery