WASHINGTON-The repeal of the discriminatory military policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has been fully certified today by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral .
Thousands of LGBTQ+ US military veterans who were discharged under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy due to their sexuality could soon have an easier path to accessing more benefits for their service .
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President Obama wants to revoke "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," but Congress will have to repeal the ban on gays in the military.
While the military has proactively helped some veterans hurt by Don't Ask Don't Tell policies, a recent lawsuit settlement requires the Department of Defense to help far more former troops kicked out .
Legislation to scrap the ban on openly gay service members in the military is expected to clear a major hurdle Thursday in the Senate Armed Services Committee.