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DefenseMilitary
The United States Armed Forces
Army Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Coast Guard
Military Ages
• 17 (with parental consent)
• 18 (without parental consent)
• The maximum age is 35.
ObligationProtect Citizen Terrorism Violence
Protect Nation
Defense Budget: $645.7 Billion
Don’t Ask, Don’t TellOne policy:12,21, 1993—09,20,2011Create an unacceptable risk to military capability: High standards of morale Good order and discipline Unit cohesion
Formal gays and lesbians have been able to serve since policy ended in 2011
Yes to Allowing Gays in the U.S Military
• Reasons:• want to fight to protect country• strong • freedom to choice and equal rights • According to The Pentagon study, John Dart
says, “They can respect and coexist with other who may hold different views and beliefs.”
“Century News” December 28,2010,p14.
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