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 (right) and British Defense Secretary Liam Fox hold a press conference in the Lancaster House in London on June 8, 2010.

Secretary Gates and British Defense Secretary Liam Fox hold a press conference.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) and British Defense Secretary Liam Fox hold a press conference in the Lancaster House in London on June 8, 2010.

Photo Gallery