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.

Marines sit in an armored vehicle in a field.

Iron First

Marines hold a support-by-fire position in an amphibious combat vehicle during exercise Iron Fist, a joint amphibious exercise with Japan, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 14, 2022.

Photo Gallery