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 ship fires a weapon leaving behind a large gray cloud of smoke over a body of water.

Sea Fire

The USS Gettysburg fires a Mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025.

Photo Gallery