Legislative efforts to reinstate the "don't ask, don't tell" policy in the Oklahoma National Guard appear dead this year.
07:08 February 21, 2012
When the repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law was imminent, Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan celebrated in Kuwait by showing her commander a picture of her same-sex spouse and 4-year-old daughter for the first time.
09:35 October 18, 2011
Doug Wilson, assistant secretary of defense for public affairs and the highest-ranking openly gay civilian in the Pentagon, delivered the keynote address at OutServe's Armed Forces Leadership Summit on Oct. 15, 2011.
16:24 October 21, 2011
Lori and Jeff Wilfahrt, parents of Army Cpl. Andrew Wilfahrt, spoke in support of the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” and other gay rights issues.
16:27 October 21, 2011
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The U.S. Justice Department said Friday it will cease defending legislation that prohibits same-sex couples from receiving military and veterans benefits.
05:10 February 18, 2012
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WASHINGTON — Before breast cancer takes her life, Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan wants to know whether the military will take care of her widow.
15:18 February 12, 2012
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Eight gay servicemembers sued the federal government Thursday for military and veterans benefits for their same-sex spouses, arguing that ignoring their marriages is discrimination.
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Leaders challenge gay troops to come out, be role models
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DADT repeal means relief, recognition for same-sex partners
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Bad economy, 'good' recruiting might hinder gays' re-enlistment efforts
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An outspoken anti-DADT activist reveals his identity
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On eve of DADT repeal, it's business as usual for military
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Days before DADT repeal, lawmakers ask DOD for a delay
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End of DADT means decision time for gay troops
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Gay military magazine to land at Army, AF bases
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Rights group pushes for same-sex military benefits
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Certification sets stage for openly gay troops to serve
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Despite repeal, same-sex military couples will see few benefits
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Gay officer, companion look forward to repeal of 'don't ask'
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Court ruling blocks enforcement of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
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Officials: Gates unlikely to certify DADT repeal before leaving office
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Air Force: Airman dismissed under DADT outed himself, asked for separation
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At DADT repeal training, Marines stress 'nothing will change'
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Republican amendment unlikely to delay DADT repeal
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GAO: Gay ban cost military $53,000 per dismissal
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'DADT' could be history by end of summer, Pentagon says