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Top Marine Says DADT Repeal Won't Lead to Exodus in Force

WASHINGTON -- The Marine Corps commandant who once said openly gay service members would be a dangerous "distraction" and was among the most outspoken opponents of repealing the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy said today he does not expect to lose troops over the change. "I haven't had any indication yet at all,...

Band to Spend New Year's Rocking Troops in Germany, Kosovo

What are you doing New Year's Eve? Whatever it is, it probably isn't as exciting as what the up-and-coming modern rock band Acidic is doing. The band, whose members are between 18 and 21, is flying to Germany and Kosovo to entertain the troops who are stationed there as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The...

Gay Veteran, 81, Awaits Repeal of 'Don't Ask' Policy

(Nov. 10) -- Garrison Phillips hasn't worn the uniform of the United States Army since he returned from Korea more than half a century ago. He calls his time in the military "a very prideful period of my life, and I can't imagine not having gone to do it." To show his pride, Phillips has marched for years in New York's...

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Is Back On, Indefinitely: Initial Reactions

(Nov. 1) -- The day before the critical midterm elections, the Obama administration has won its federal case to extend the freeze on the overturning of "don't ask, don't tell," which was ruled unconstitutional by another federal judge less than a month ago. What does it all mean? Under the previous ruling, the...

Will Gay Service Members Retain Re-Enlistment Bonuses if DADT Returns?

(Oct. 20) -- Dan Choi, a prominent advocate against the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, has re-enlisted in the Army after being discharged in July for being openly gay. This was made possible by last month's injunction by a federal judge against DADT, after which military recruiters were instructed to accept...