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.

A sailor hugs a loved one.

Warm Return

Sailors greet loved ones as the USS California returns from deployment at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Sept. 21, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tristan B. Lotz

Photo Gallery