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 helicopter sits on the flight deck of a ship at sunset, with the silhouettes of several people standing on both sides.

Post-Flight Check

Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer conduct post-flight checks on an AH-1Z Viper on the ship's flight deck in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility, Feb. 24, 2026.

Photo Gallery