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Barbara Walters to emcee event marking anniversary of repeal of DADT
Sunday, September 2, 2012NEW YORK – Veteran journalist Barbara Walters will emcee a celebration of American troops to mark the one year anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the former ban on openly gay service members. -
Mullen to headline event celebrating anniversary of DADT repeal
Friday, June 22, 2012WASHINGTON -- The former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who played a key role in the legislative repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is set to appear at an event celebrating the one-year anniversary… -
Our pick for LGBT Ally of the Year: Admiral Mike Mullen
Saturday, December 31, 2011This year, while several individuals who were outspoken in their support for LGBTQ rights, there was one quiet and unassuming figure, who stood out for his forceful, determined and unwavering support of gay and lesbian persons… -
Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs Chairman, champion of DADT repeal, retires
Monday, October 3, 2011During his remarks Friday to a large gathering of U. S. political and military leaders, invited guests, and service members, President Barack Obama acknowledged the services rendered to the nation and its citizens by the outgoing… -
Pentagon gives military chaplains approval to perform same-sex weddings
Friday, September 30, 2011The U.S. Department of Defense on Friday announced Friday that the Chaplain Corps of the armed forces are authorized to perform same-sex wedding ceremonies for same-sex military couples in states where same-sex marriage is legal. -
Obama, Pentagon certify repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ — ban ends in 60 days
Friday, July 22, 2011President Barack Obama has formally signed the certification that repeals the ban on gays serving openly in the military. -
Gates instructs department to accelerate efforts to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Saturday, January 8, 2011U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has instructed the Defense Department to accelerate efforts to end the policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which bans on openly gay military personnel from serving. -
Gates, Mullen tell Congress they ‘strongly oppose’ repealing DADT this year
Saturday, May 1, 2010Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are urging Congress to hold off on repealing the ban on openly gay service members until the Defense Department wraps up… -
Army commander gets high-level rebuke for public opposition to DADT repeal
Friday, March 26, 2010The Commanding Officer of U.S. Army Pacific received a sharp rebuke Thursday from Defense Secretary Robert Gates after publicly challenging proposed changes to “don’t ask don’t tell” policy which bans openly gay service members. Admiral Mike…
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