'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal lets gays, lesbians serve openly

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'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal lets gays, lesbians serve openly
With Tuesday's repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, gays and lesbians are now free to serve openly in the US armed services. The US military has spent months preparing for the repeal, updating regulations and training to reflect the ... read more

Post'don't ask' gay Navy Lt. marries
Minutes after the repeal of the military's “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy took effect at midnight, Navy Lt. Gary Ross and his partner were married in a Vermont ceremony that emphasized the new freedom of expression that gay soldiers can now embrace. ... read more

Academies don't expect much change from DADT end
31, and he claimed a victory. Under "don't ask don't tell," a practice adopted in 1993, gays were allowed to serve as long as they did not openly acknowledge their sexual orientation. Commanders were not allowed to ask. Ever since President Barak Obama ... read more

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