DADT

Army leaders say DADT repeal training is effective

Gary Sheftick and Todd Lopez – ARMY NEWS SERVICE
April 13th, 2011

Editor’s note: This article was written by the Army News Service, so it gives an inside glimpse into the Army’s point of view on DADT repeal training.

WASHINGTON -- Commands Army-wide are beginning to train soldiers in preparation for repeal of the law commonly referred to as "Don't Ask Don't Tell."

"I can attest the process works," Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli told members of the House Armed Services Committee on April 7.

They're at it again: The "repeal the repeal" gang is back

Aubrey Sarvis - Executive Director, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
April 6th, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The “repeal the repeal” gang is back.

On Thursday at 1 pm EDT, a new “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) oversight hearing will take place before the full House Armed Services Committee (HASC).

For the first time since President Obama signed legislation allowing for repeal, all the service chiefs will testify about DADT, including Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army; Adm. Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, U.S. Navy; Gen. James F. Amos, USMC Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps; and Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, USAF Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force.

VIDEO: House panel gets update on DADT repeal efforts

SDGLN Staff
April 1st, 2011

WASHINGTON -- A House Armed Services subcommittee received testimony today on the implementation of the repeal of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” (DADT).

Witnesses included Clifford Stanley, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and Navy Vice Admiral Bill Gortney, director of the Joint Staff.

OutServe launches magazine for LGBT servicemembers

SDGLN Staff
March 28th, 2011

WASHINGTON - OutServe, the underground network of over 2,900 LGBT military personnel, announced today the launch of a worldwide publication for gay military members.

The magazine contains features about DADT repeal implementation and OutServe chapters, as well as other information of interest to currently-serving LGBT military members.

In 2010, 261 servicemembers discharged under DADT

SDGLN Staff
March 24th, 2011

WASHINGTON - Servicemembers United said that it has obtained documents showing that the total official number of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) discharges for Fiscal Year 2010 was 261.

The annual fiscal year DADT discharge statistic combines the total number of discharges reported by the Department of Defense, which was 250, with the total number of discharges reported by the Department of Homeland Security for the Coast Guard, which was 11.

SLDN calls on military to accelerate timeline for DADT-repeal training

SDGLN Staff
March 22nd, 2011

WASHINGTON – Ninety days after the president signed repeal legislation, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) Executive Director Aubrey Sarvis today called on the U.S. military to accelerate the timeline for training the nation’s armed forces for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” particularly highlighting the Army’s expected completion in August.

An August certification would mean that full repeal could not take effect until October.

VIDEO: Navy expects to finish DADT training by June 30

SDGLN Staff
February 9th, 2011

WASHINGTON -- The Navy becomes the first branch of the military to put a timetable on training required for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Adm. Gary Roughhead, chief of naval operations, said this week that the Navy would complete DADT training for sailors by June 30.

LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY: There is still work to be done until DADT disappears

Aubrey Sarvis - Executive Director, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
January 14th, 2011

Dear supporters, allies and friends,

With the president signing legislation into law that provides a pathway to repeal, the SLDN family and greater LGBT community, along with our allies, should be proud of the role each person played in making history. But the job is not done.

LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY with ACTION ALERT: Turn an enemy into a valuable ally

Lisa Kove - DOD FED GLOBE Executive Director
January 5th, 2011

Dear friends,

Recently there has been significant press about the former Commanding Officer of the USS Enterprise, Capt. Owen Honors. This is due to a series of videos he made for the crew of 6,000 service members four years ago that contained anti-LGBT propaganda and sexist words and visuals. This happened while he was the Executive Officer.

Many folks are glad that he was relieved of his command. He is not yet fired. However, if he is fired, our LGBT community will miss a golden opportunity. If instead of being fired he was rehabilitated, we could turn an enemy into a valuable ally.

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VIDEO: See history in the making behind the scenes at signing of DADT repeal

Jesse Lee - The White House Blog
December 30th, 2010

At the signing of the bill to repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" last week, the sense of history and enthusiasm was palpable throughout the audience.

While we were there we had a chance to talk to Captain Jonathan Hopkins, who was discharged under the policy, as well as Rep. Patrick Murphy who led the charge in the House of Representatives, and Melody Barnes who played an integral role here at the White House.

The video gives a glimpse of what it was like there.

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