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 in a camouflage uniform and helmet hangs from a rope as four others standing on the ground hold ropes and another one watches.

Good Hang

A soldier rappels from a tower during Air Assault School in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 12, 2026. The 10-day course trains soldiers in air assault operations, sling-load operations and rappelling.

Photo Gallery