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.

Air Force 1st Lt. Janelle Baron prepares to take off on a flying mission from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2014. Baron, a pilot, is assigned to New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing, 119th Fighter Squadron.

Air Force 1st Lt. Janelle Baron prepares to take off on a flying mission from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2014. Baron, a pilot, is assigned to New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing, 119th Fighter Squadron.

Air Force 1st Lt. Janelle Baron prepares to take off on a flying mission from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2014. Baron, a pilot, is assigned to New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing, 119th Fighter Squadron.

Photo Gallery