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.

From left, Defense Secretary Ash Carter, Army Gen. Frank Grass and Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel observe the invocation during a National Guard Bureau change-of-responsibility ceremony at the Pentagon, Aug. 3, 2016. Lengyel took over as chief of the bureau during the ceremony, succeeding Grass. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

Moment of Silence

From left, Defense Secretary Ash Carter, Army Gen. Frank Grass and Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel observe the invocation during a National Guard Bureau change-of-responsibility ceremony at the Pentagon, Aug. 3, 2016. Lengyel took over as chief of the bureau during the ceremony, succeeding Grass. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

  • Download: Full Size (1.67 MB)
  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee VIRIN: 160803-D-SK590-073A.JPG
Photo Gallery