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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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DOD Announces New Actions to Prevent Suicide in the Military

DOD Announces New Actions to Prevent Suicide in the Military
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New DOD Actions to Prevent Suicide in the Military

New DOD Actions to Prevent Suicide in the Military
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Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With NATO Permanent Representatives

Readout of Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks' Meeting With NATO Permanent Representatives

From The Services

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Army

Soldiers Honor Medal of Honor Recipient

Soldiers Honor Medal of Honor Recipient
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Marine Corps

Marine Uses Medical Training in Real-Life Scenario

Marine Uses Medical Training in Real-Life Scenario
The Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) sailed away from the Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding Division shipyard, Sept 26.
Navy

New Cutting Edge Ship Sets Sail

New Cutting Edge Ship Sets Sail
Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing commander, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., poses for a portrait on the flightline July 15, 2016. Leavitt is responsible for 34 squadrons at 13 installations constituting the Air Force's most diverse flying wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
Air Force

Air Force Trailblazer Retires

Air Force Trailblazer Retires
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Space Force

White House Display Honors Military Children

White House Display Honors Military Children
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National Guard

Soldier Serves for Community, Citizenship

Soldier Serves for Community, Citizenship

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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