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 lathe is seen in a photograph.

Lathe Machine

A South Bend 9A lathe, manufactured in 1942, is still in use. The lathe was built because it could be used to turn materials needed for warfare. It could also be used to train apprentices for war-related factory work.

Photo Gallery