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 James N. Mattis shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an ornate room with bright lights.

Beijing Handshake

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, June 27, 2018, during his seventh trip to the Indo-Pacific.

Photo Gallery