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 uses a chemical light to signal a large military aircraft at night.

Night Signals

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Leeds uses chemlights to signal an MV-22B Osprey during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 21, 2021.

Photo Gallery