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.