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.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter departs Brussels, Feb. 12, 2016, following meetings with NATO defense ministers on a European Reassurance Initiative and funding for a full deterrence posture in Europe. Carter also hosted a meeting to address accelerating efforts to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Carter Departure

Defense Secretary Ash Carter departs Brussels, Feb. 12, 2016, following meetings with NATO defense ministers on a European Reassurance Initiative and funding for a full deterrence posture in Europe. Carter also hosted a meeting to address accelerating efforts to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Photo Gallery