An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Legacy HomepageNewsSpecial ReportsOperation Inherent ResolveOperation Inherent Resolve Image Gallery

Photo Gallery

Secretary Rumsfeld introduces 8-year-old David Bates during a Pentagon Town Hall meeting.
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) opens the Pentagon Town Hall meeting on Nov. 12, 2002, by introducing 8-year-old David Bates (right), winner of the Army-sponsored Weekly Reader contest for his essay "My American Value" on selfless service. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers (center), U.S. Air Force, joined Rumsfeld in responding to questions from military members and civilian employees of the Department of Defense.

Download Image: Full Size (0.04 MB)
Photo by:  |  VIRIN: 142321-S-SYV89-509.jpg