1. Defense Military

2. The United States Armed Forces ArmyNavy Marine Corps Air Force Coast Guard

3. Military Ages 17 (with parental consent) 18 (without parental consent) The maximum age is 35.

4. Obligation Protect Citizen Terrorism Violence Protect Nation Defense Budget: $645.7 Billion

5. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell One policy: 12,21, 1993—09,20,2011 Create 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

6. 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.