'Don't ask, don't tell'

Bill to reinstate 'don't ask, don't tell' in Oklahoma National Guard appears dead this year

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

Summit celebrates gains, focuses on work still ahead for gay troops

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

Video: Doug Wilson's keynote address at OutServe's Armed Forces Leadership Summit

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

Video: Lori and Jeff Wilfahrt speak in support of DADT repeal

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

Holder won't block military, vet benefits for same-sex couples

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
Gay troops continue the fight for benefits

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
8 servicemembers file lawsuit seeking benefits for same-sex spouses

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.
Leaders challenge gay troops to come out, be role models
N.H. soldier still fights 'don't ask' legacy
DADT repeal means relief, recognition for same-sex partners
Bad economy, 'good' recruiting might hinder gays' re-enlistment efforts
An outspoken anti-DADT activist reveals his identity
On eve of DADT repeal, it's business as usual for military
Military stronger without gay ban, Mullen says
Days before DADT repeal, lawmakers ask DOD for a delay
End of DADT means decision time for gay troops
Gay military magazine to land at Army, AF bases
Rights group pushes for same-sex military benefits
Certification sets stage for openly gay troops to serve
General foresees muted response to gay ban repeal
Despite repeal, same-sex military couples will see few benefits
Gay officer, companion look forward to repeal of 'don't ask'
Court ruling blocks enforcement of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
Officials: Gates unlikely to certify DADT repeal before leaving office
Air Force: Airman dismissed under DADT outed himself, asked for separation
At DADT repeal training, Marines stress 'nothing will change'
Republican amendment unlikely to delay DADT repeal
GAO: Gay ban cost military $53,000 per dismissal
'DADT' could be history by end of summer, Pentagon says

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