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U.S. Department of Defense

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Resources

DOD is committed to increasing its efforts to reach LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under less than honorable conditions for homosexual conduct prior to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell to ensure they are aware of the process to request a correction to their military record.

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Resources
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Support for Ukraine

The United States is working with allies and partners to support Ukraine in the fight for sovereignty and freedom. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in security assistance since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked assault on Feb. 24.

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Support for Ukraine
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Value of Service

The U.S. military, the world's finest fighting force, is made up entirely of volunteers, reinforcing the American ideal of personal freedom while offering those with the desire and ability to serve opportunity, community and purpose.

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Value of Service
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meetings With President of Angola João Manuel Goncalves Lourenço, Minister of Defense João Ernersto dos Santos

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meetings With President of Angola João Manuel Goncalves Lourenço, Minister of Defense João Ernersto dos Santos
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Remarks at the National Archives Auditorium in Luanda, Angola

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Remarks at the National Archives Auditorium in Luanda, Angola
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DOD Awards $53 Million in Grants Under the National Defense Education Program

DOD Awards $53 Million in Grants Under the National Defense Education Program

From The Services

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Army

U.S., Japanese Forces Team Up for Exercise

U.S., Japanese Forces Team Up for Exercise
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Marine Corps

Marines Train in the Jungle

Marines Train in the Jungle
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Navy

USS Bunker Hill Decommissions

USS Bunker Hill Decommissions
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Air Force

Airmen Test Airpower During Exercise

Airmen Test Airpower During Exercise
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Space Force

White House Display Honors Military Children

White House Display Honors Military Children
A 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk combat search and rescue helicopter carrying U.S. Coast Guardsmen of the Maritime Security Response Team conducts joint hoist training Jan. 23, 2023, at Coast Guard Station Kodiak.
National Guard

Guardsmen Rescue Hypothermic Hunter

Guardsmen Rescue Hypothermic Hunter

Veteran Resource

Interactive Experiences

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Take a look behind the lens at the missions and accomplishments of the men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces.

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