US Defense Chief Calls Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell 'Historic' Luis Ramirez | Pentagon Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is calling it a historic day for the United States and its military.
2001, Erica Leigh Gabor felt the calling of the United States Marine Corps. So she enlisted and found her passion.
Associated Press DUXBURY, Vt. — Just as the formal repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy took effect, Navy Lt. Gary Ross and his partner were married before a small group of family and friends.
Who are 33 and 49 respectively, tied the knot just seconds after the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell [DADT], the notorious law which has since the mid-1990s made it illegal for gays and lesbians to serve openly in the US armed forces.
The 1993 law known as "Don't Ask Don't Tell" took effect Tuesday. (Sept. 20) His voice dropping, Phillips told him: “Dad, I'm gay.” “I still love you, and I will always love you, and I will always be proud of you,” his father said later.
Bitter debate, and generations of military tradition, repeal of the 18-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" law went into effect at 12:01 am For the first time, soldiers, sailors, members of the Air Force and Marines were free to declare.
