Policy still in play, as evidenced by the April 29 discharge
(NEWSER) - President Obama signed the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act in December, but it’s not entirely safe for servicemen and women to come out of the closet just yet. The Air Force discharged an Airman under the policy as recently as April 29, the Metro Weekly reports. That’s because the law won’t technically be off the books until 60 days after President Obama, the secretary of defense, and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff certify that repeal won’t affect military effectiveness. More»
