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.

President Barack Obama speaks to hundreds of U.S. troops during his April 7, 2009, visit at Camp Victory, Iraq. "... As long as I'm in the White House, you're going to get the support you need and the thanks that you deserve from a grateful nation," Obama told the troops.

GRATEFUL NATION

President Barack Obama speaks to hundreds of U.S. troops during his April 7, 2009, visit at Camp Victory, Iraq. "... As long as I'm in the White House, you're going to get the support you need and the thanks that you deserve from a grateful nation," Obama told the troops.

Photo Gallery