Gates on Gays in the Military: Why So Difficult?

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, speaking yesterday at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, gave an equivocal answer to a question about the 1993 law stating that homosexuals are not eligible to serve in the military. That law, which is frequently mislabeled as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," is technically named Section 654, Title 10, U.S.C. Missing the opportunity to express clear support for the law, Secretary Gates suggested that repeal would be "difficult" to implement. More...

1000+ Retired Officers Change Debate on Gays in the Military

Despite mixed signals from the Obama administration, a distinguished group of retired leaders called Flag & General Officers for the Military has taken a stand in support of the 1993 law stating that homosexuals are not eligible to serve openly in the military. That law, frequently mislabeled "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," has been upheld by the courts as constitutional several times. It enjoys solid support among active duty military men and women who recognize its positive effect on recruiting, morale and readiness. More...

1000+ Flag/General Officers Affirm Law on Gays

More than 1,000 retired Flag & General Officers for the Military, including 47 four-star leaders from all branches of the United States military, have taken a firm stand in support of the 1993 law stating that homosexuals are not eligible to serve in the military. More...