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.

President George W. Bush inspects the troops at the Armed Forces Full Honor Farewell to the President in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va., on Jan. 6, 2009. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen also attended the event.

President George W. Bush inspects the troops.

President George W. Bush inspects the troops at the Armed Forces Full Honor Farewell to the President in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va., on Jan. 6, 2009. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen also attended the event.

Photo Gallery