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.

New Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during Panetta's first visit to "The Tank" to meet with the Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon, July 1, 2011.

PANETTA MEETING

New Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during Panetta's first visit to "The Tank" to meet with the Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon, July 1, 2011.

Photo Gallery