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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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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru to the Pentagon
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru
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Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing

Sabrina Singh, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing

From The Services

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Army

Guardsman Serves Students, Soldiers

Guardsman Serves Students, Soldiers
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Marine Corps

Marines Teach Japanese Children English

Marines Teach Japanese Children English
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Navy

Sama Sama Kicks Off in the Philippines

Sama Sama Kicks Off in the Philippines
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Air Force

Installation Gets Electric Aircraft Charging Station

Installation Gets Electric Aircraft Charging Station
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Space Force

Space Force Takes Army's Tactical Mission

Space Force Takes Army's Tactical Mission
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National Guard

Guardsmen Prep for Middle East Deployment

Guardsmen Prep for Middle East Deployment

Veteran Resource

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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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