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. Marines set up a security position during a simulated raid at the Central Training Area in Okinawa, Japan, on May 26, 2005. The Marines are rehearsing the same tactics and techniques being used in combat operations in Iraq. These Marines are with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, currently serving as the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team.

U.S. Marines set up a security position during a simulated raid.

U.S. Marines set up a security position during a simulated raid at the Central Training Area in Okinawa, Japan, on May 26, 2005. The Marines are rehearsing the same tactics and techniques being used in combat operations in Iraq. These Marines are with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, currently serving as the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's battalion landing team.

Photo Gallery