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 sailor fires a weapon on a ship, creating a small fireball on a gloomy day.

Testing, Testing

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Beck test-fires an MK 38 25 mm machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the USS Essex in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 14, 2025.

Photo Gallery