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.

Secretary of Defense William Cohen (left) welcomes visiting South African Defense Minister Joe Modise to the Pentagon, July 28, 1997. The two defense leaders met to discuss a variety of security issues of mutual interest to both nation.

Secretary Cohen welcomes South African Defense Minister Modise to the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense William Cohen (left) welcomes visiting South African Defense Minister Joe Modise to the Pentagon, July 28, 1997. The two defense leaders met to discuss a variety of security issues of mutual interest to both nation.

Photo Gallery