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    • Barbara Walters to emcee event marking anniversary of repeal of DADT
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      Barbara Walters to emcee event marking anniversary of repeal of DADT

      NEW 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.

      Sunday, September 2, 2012
    • Mullen to headline event celebrating anniversary of DADT repeal
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      Mullen to headline event celebrating anniversary of DADT repeal

      WASHINGTON — 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 of the end to the military’s gay ban.

      Friday, June 22, 2012
    • Our pick for LGBT Ally of the Year: Admiral Mike Mullen
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      Our pick for LGBT Ally of the Year: Admiral Mike Mullen

      This 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 being able to proudly wear the uniform of the United States Armed Forces of the United States — Admiral Mike Mullen, LGBT Nation’s choice for Ally of the Year.

      Saturday, December 31, 2011
    • Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs Chairman, champion of DADT repeal, retires
      News (USA)

      Mike Mullen, Joint Chiefs Chairman, champion of DADT repeal, retires

      During 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 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, whose retirement ceremony marked the end of a distinguished forty-three year career in the U.S. Navy.

      Monday, October 3, 2011
    • Pentagon gives military chaplains approval to perform same-sex weddings
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      Pentagon gives military chaplains approval to perform same-sex weddings

      The 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.

      Friday, September 30, 2011
    • Obama, Pentagon certify repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ — ban ends in 60 days
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      Obama, Pentagon certify repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ — ban ends in 60 days

      President Barack Obama has formally signed the certification that repeals the ban on gays serving openly in the military.

      Friday, July 22, 2011
    • Gates instructs department to accelerate efforts to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
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      Gates instructs department to accelerate efforts to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

      U. 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.

      Saturday, January 8, 2011
    • Gates, Mullen tell Congress they ‘strongly oppose’ repealing DADT this year
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      Gates, Mullen tell Congress they ‘strongly oppose’ repealing DADT this year

      Defense 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 its yearlong review of how to implement a change. In a letter sent Friday to Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.), […]

      Saturday, May 1, 2010
    • Army commander gets high-level rebuke for public opposition to DADT repeal
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      Army commander gets high-level rebuke for public opposition to DADT repeal

      The 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 Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, went further, suggesting that Lt. Gen. Benjamin Mixon should consider resigning […]

      Friday, March 26, 2010
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