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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 Call With Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov
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Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Passage of a Continuing Resolution

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Passage of a Continuing Resolution
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar

From The Services

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Army

EOD Techs Train With Senegalese Troops

EOD Techs Train With Senegalese Troops
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Marine Corps

Marine Helps Save Woman's Life

Marine Helps Save Woman's Life
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Navy

USS Paul Ignatius Arrives in Sweden

USS Paul Ignatius Arrives in Sweden
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Air Force

Conference Champions Respect, Readiness

Conference Champions Respect, Readiness
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Space Force

White House Display Honors Military Children

White House Display Honors Military Children
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National Guard

Washington Guard to Get New Firefighting Unit

Washington Guard to Get New Firefighting Unit

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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