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.
Department of Defense
Search
QUICK LINKS
Legal & Administrative

Legacy HomepageNewsSpecial ReportsOperation Inherent ResolveOperation Inherent Resolve Image Gallery

Photo Gallery

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks during a press conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks during a press conference on August 12, 2004. Rumsfeld is in Baku, Azerbaijan, to meet with Aliyev and Defense Minister Safer Abiyer to discuss mutual security interests and to thank Azerbaijan for its support in the Global War on Terrorism.