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Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Obviously gays serve on the front line, but the debate over whether they should be allowed to serve openly continues. Follow the latest in the don't ask, don't tell saga and get help if you are military personnel.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

The US military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military was introduced in 1993 as a political compromise under Former Pres. Clinton. Legislation, The Military Readiness Act, was introduced in March 2009 to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell - Tell Us Your Don't Ask, Don't Tell Story

Are you gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning your sexuality in the military. Tell us your don't ask, don't tell story and hear from other gays in the military.

How Many Gay Soldiers Have Been Discharged Under Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Here are the number of gay and lesbian troops that have been discharged since the don't ask, don't tell policy banned gays from serving 15 years ago.

Help For Gays in the Military: Servicemembers Legal Defense Network

The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is advocacy and policy organization that assists gays in the military and is working to repeal the don't ask, don't tell policy which prevents gays from serving openly in the military.

Military Readiness Enhancement Act

The Military Readiness Enhancement Act, which repeals don't ask, don't tell, could save $200 million dollars and add 41K troops to the U.S. military. What is the Military Readiness Enhancement Act and will it help gays in the military?

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

The debate over the United States Military policy 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' escalates as a record number of homosexual troops are seeking assistance from advocate organizations.

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