Pentagon: Gays Encouraged to Serve Nation After Discharge

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I happened upon this interesting article at PageOneQ. Maybe this is a first step in finally getting rid of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell?"

The Pentagon, in a policy obtained by The Advocate, has indicated that lesbian and gay military personnel who are discharged under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell law are qualified to continue to serve the nation. A copy of the Pentagon policy, included in a statement released by the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, now states, "These separated members have the opportunity to continue to serve their nation and national security by putting their abilities to use by way of civilian employment with other Federal agencies, the Department of Defense, or in the private sector, such as with a government contractor.” Read more at: PageOneQ