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 reacts to a light moment during the 19th annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

Women's Memorial Event

Defense Secretary Ash Carter reacts to a light moment during the 19th annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

Photo Gallery