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 soldier assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade takes part in a powerlifting competition on Camp Marmal, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2011. The brigade's soldiers organizaed the competition.

POWER PLAY

A soldier assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade takes part in a powerlifting competition on Camp Marmal, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2011. The brigade's soldiers organizaed the competition.

Photo Gallery