PERU ARRIVAL

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta walks with Peruvian Minister of Defense Pedro Cateriano Bellido, right, Peruvian Navy Adm. Jose E. Cueto Aservi, left, and U.S. Ambassador Rose Likins, far right, upon Panetta's arrival in Lima, Peru, Oct. 5, 2012. Panetta is visiting counterparts in South America on a four-day trip to the region. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo

LIMA MEETING

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and U.S. Ambassador Rose M. Likins meet with Peruvian Defense Minister Pedro Cateriano Bellido in Lima, Peru, Oct. 5, 2012. Panetta is visiting Peru and Uruguay to enhance security cooperation in the region. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo

DEFENSE CONVERSATION

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Peruvian Defense Minister Pedro Cateriano Bellido in Lima, Peru, Oct. 5, 2012. Panetta is visiting Peru and Uruguay to meet with defense leaders and enhance security cooperation in the region. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo

CADET POSE

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey poses with U.S. Air Force Academy cadets during an Air Force-Navy football game in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 5, 2012. DOD phtoo by D. Myles Cullen

ACADEMY TALK

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks to cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 5, 2012. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen

HOME FRONT ADDRESS

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the keynote address at the Home Front Cares gala in Colorado Springs, Colo, Oct. 5, 2012. Home Front Cares is an organization that provides support for families of deployed troops. DOD phot by D. Myles Cullen

FARAH SECURITY

U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Blanchett provides security during a mission in Farah City, Farah province, Afghanistan, Sept. 29, 2012. Blanchett is a member of the National Guard. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison

THUNDERBOLT TAKEOFF

An A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 25, 2012. The A-10’s capabilities allow it to conduct operations in locations in and out of front line combat. U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy