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.

Portuguese Minister of Defense Nuno Severiano Teixeira (left) meets with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) to discuss a range of bilateral security issues in the Pentagon on June 8, 2007. Joining Teixeira are Director General for National Defense Policy Paulo Vizeu Pinheiro (center) and Diplomatic Advisor to the Minister Joao Paulo Costa (right).

Portuguese Minister of Defense Nuno Severiano Teixeira meets with Secretary Gates.

Portuguese Minister of Defense Nuno Severiano Teixeira (left) meets with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) to discuss a range of bilateral security issues in the Pentagon on June 8, 2007. Joining Teixeira are Director General for National Defense Policy Paulo Vizeu Pinheiro (center) and Diplomatic Advisor to the Minister Joao Paulo Costa (right).

Photo Gallery