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The [[United States]] '''Department of Defense''' (DoD) is the government department in charge of managing matters involving military operations and national security. It was formerly known as the Department of War.  The current [[Secretary of Defense]] is [[Robert Gates]].  

The [[United States]] '''Department of Defense''' (DoD) is the government department in charge of managing matters involving military operations and national security. It was formerly known as the Department of War.  The current [[Secretary of Defense]] is [[Robert Gates]].  

While not busy fighting wars, the DoD has contributed technology for civilian use, such as the modern [[digital computer]], the [[Internet]] and the [[Global Positioning System]].

The DoD has also contributed technology for civilian use, such as the modern [[digital computer]], the [[Internet]] and the [[Global Positioning System]].

[[category:United States Government]]

[[category:United States Government]]