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.

First Lady Michelle Obama helps paint a bench with children as part of a community service activity at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, May 19, 2011. The first lady has invited congressional spouses for the past three years to participate in painting a mural in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Corcoran College of Art and Design students and more than 40 of the base's children helped paint the mural.

PAINTING PALS

First Lady Michelle Obama helps paint a bench with children as part of a community service activity at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, May 19, 2011. The first lady has invited congressional spouses for the past three years to participate in painting a mural in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Corcoran College of Art and Design students and more than 40 of the base's children helped paint the mural.

Photo Gallery