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.

Brazil's Acting Vice President and Minister of Defense Jose Alencar (left) and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) conduct a joint press conference after their bilateral meetings in Brasilia, Brazil, on March 23, 2005. Rumsfeld is traveling to South and Central America to meet with key government officials and his defense counterparts to strengthen bilateral ties.

Brazil's Acting Vice President and Minister of Defense Jose Alencar and Secretary Rumsfeld conduct a joint press conference.

Brazil's Acting Vice President and Minister of Defense Jose Alencar (left) and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) conduct a joint press conference after their bilateral meetings in Brasilia, Brazil, on March 23, 2005. Rumsfeld is traveling to South and Central America to meet with key government officials and his defense counterparts to strengthen bilateral ties.

Photo Gallery