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. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Leon Simmons signals to an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter during deck-landing qualifications on the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter under way in the Arabian Gulf, May 19, 2012. Simmons is a boatswain's mate. The Porter is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

ARABIAN LIGHTS

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Leon Simmons signals to an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter during deck-landing qualifications on the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter under way in the Arabian Gulf, May 19, 2012. Simmons is a boatswain's mate. The Porter is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo Gallery