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.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III shakes hands with a soldier in a lobby-type space with other troops in the background.

Secretary and Soldier

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets newly commissioned Army 2nd Lt. Corey Meggett during a visit with ROTC cadets at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C., May 9, 2024.

Photo Gallery