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. Army Pfc. William Manley (right), Pvt. Robert Ayres and Spc. Mikhael Medina kneel alongside a building as they provide security for their fellow soldiers during a foot patrol in Mosul, Iraq, on Dec. 10, 2004. The soldiers are assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

U.S. Army soldiers kneel alongside a building.

U.S. Army Pfc. William Manley (right), Pvt. Robert Ayres and Spc. Mikhael Medina kneel alongside a building as they provide security for their fellow soldiers during a foot patrol in Mosul, Iraq, on Dec. 10, 2004. The soldiers are assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

Photo Gallery