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Robert Gates Won’t Allow DADT Opponents to Back Out of Military Obligation

Defense Secretary Robert Gates bluntly told Marines on June 5 that they won't be able to opt out of their enlistment just because they disagree with a government decision to end a ban on gays serving openly in the military. Congress voted in December to repeal the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy which allows gays to serve in the military only so long as they keep their sexual orientation to themselves. The Marine Corps has been one of the services most resistant to the change. The new policy will not go into force until 60 days after the president, defense secretary and nation's top uniformed military officer certify that it can be implemented without affecting military readiness. The military is currently in the process of training service members about the new policy. Click here to read more.
 
 



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