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.

Soldiers prepare to defend against indirect fire during an exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 7, 2016. The exercise aimed to create a realistic training environment to prepare brigade combat teams for facing similarly equipped opposing forces. Army photo by Spc. Dedrick Johnson

Indirect Fire

Soldiers prepare to defend against indirect fire during an exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 7, 2016. The exercise aimed to create a realistic training environment to prepare brigade combat teams for facing similarly equipped opposing forces. Army photo by Spc. Dedrick Johnson

Photo Gallery