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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 Call With Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Call With Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir
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October's Domestic Violence Awareness Events Call for Unity to End Abuse

October's Domestic Violence Awareness Events Call for Unity to End Abuse
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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

From The Services

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Army

NATO Forces Demonstrate Unity

NATO Forces Demonstrate Unity
An Indonesian marine with 7th Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Brigade, simulates a call for fire during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 at 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 23, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and U.S. Marine Corps focused on promoting military interoperability, maritime domain awareness, strengthening relationships, and expanding capabilities among participating forces. Marine Rotational Force Southeast Asia is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.
Marine Corps

Marines Train With Indo-Pacific Partners

Marines Train With Indo-Pacific Partners
ADRIATIC SEA - (Feb. 19, 2022) The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) sails the Adriatic Sea, Feb. 19, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Fred Gray IV/Released)
Navy

Navy Ship Arrives in Ghana

Navy Ship Arrives in Ghana
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. make remarks before presenting the Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award to Air Force recipient Louis Geer during a ceremony in Arlington, Va., April 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
Air Force

Brown's Tenure Leaves Lasting Imprint

Brown's Tenure Leaves Lasting Imprint
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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

Utah Army, Air Guard Train for Preparedness

Utah Army, Air Guard Train for Preparedness

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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