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 Navy officer wearing a face mask administers the oath of enlistment to a sailor wearing a face while in-flight.

Taking the Oath

Navy Lt. Ian Smith administers the oath of enlistment to Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Marty Chum during an in-flight reenlistment ceremony aboard a C-12 Huron aircraft assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. NAF Atsugi is currently taking safety precautions against COVID-19 in order to safeguard its service members and families on base.

Photo Gallery