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 service member attached to a cable ascends toward the open door of a hovering helicopter illuminated by red light in dark conditions.

Helicopter Hoist

An Alabama Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter hoists a service member during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field, Ala., Aug. 13, 2026. The training strengthened coordination between Army aviation and Air National Guard personnel for rotary-wing evacuation operations.

Photo Gallery