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 with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conduct a dismounted patrol in Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan, on March 3, 2010. The Marines are participating in Operation Helmand Spider.

U.S. Marines conduct a dismounted patrol in Badula Qulp.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conduct a dismounted patrol in Badula Qulp, Helmand province, Afghanistan, on March 3, 2010. The Marines are participating in Operation Helmand Spider.

Photo Gallery