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 with a baton directs an aircraft in the dark as it launches from a ship illuminated by white lights.

Lit Launch

A Navy E/A-18G Growler launches from the USS Nimitz during flight operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 30, 2025.

Photo Gallery