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 .
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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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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 .
President Obama wants to revoke "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," but Congress will have to repeal the ban on gays in the military.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon announced Tuesday that more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the .
That was why Tuesday's announcement was so important to so many.