Same-sex unions and military policy

The topic of same-sex unions and military service concerns the government treatment or recognition of same-sex unions (including same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic partnerships or cohabitation) who may consist of at least one servicemember of a nation's military. == Overview == The issue of recognition is usually predicated upon two pre-existing or debated criteria: that same-sex unions are recognized or conferred legitimacy in the country or at some subdivision level of a nation's government and that homosexuals and bisexuals can openly serve in the military without being punitively removed from service on the basis of their sexual orientation or conduct.

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