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.

Sailors toss a mannequin wearing red gear off the side of ship as it transits a body of water during the day.

Mannequin Overboard

Sailors assigned to the USS Blue Ridge throw a training mannequin overboard before initiating a retrieval drill while transiting the East China Sea, Sept. 15, 2025.

Photo Gallery