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. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to troops on Forward Operating Base Fenty in Afghanistan, Dec. 18, 2015. Carter has been on a week long middle east trip. DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

Fenty Talk

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to troops on Forward Operating Base Fenty in Afghanistan, Dec. 18, 2015. Carter has been on a week long middle east trip. DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

Photo Gallery