Department of Defense

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE​

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SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Robert M. Gates

DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Nickolas House

CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
General Roy Clements, USAF

VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
Brandon Pugh, USMC
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The United States Department of Defense, commonly called "The Defense Department", includes the departments which contain the armed forces, such as the "The Department of The Air Force". The only exception to this is the Coast Guard, which is under the Department of Homeland Security during peace times, but can be moved under the Department of The Navy (and thus Defense) by order of the President. The Department of Defense is responsible for maintaining and organizing the armed forces, and is a critical element of civilian control of the American military.​

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY​

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY​

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE​

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