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 Robert M. Gates addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., on June 9, 2009. Gates was joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy, and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Robert Hale in testimony regarding the 2010 National Defense Authorization Budget Request.

Secretary Gates addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee on Defense in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., on June 9, 2009. Gates was joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy, and Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Robert Hale in testimony regarding the 2010 National Defense Authorization Budget Request.

Photo Gallery