Wednesday, February 23, 2011

We're in the Army Now: Training Under Way to Introduce Gay Troops

Pentagon Briefing Jan. 28, 2011
Photo by R. D. Ward
Whoo-hoo! The U.S. military is engaged in training to facilitate the introduction of openly gay and lesbian personnel, and expects to complete the training by the end of summer. 

The law repealing "don't ask, don't tell" requires a 60-day waiting period once the president and top Pentagon officials certify the military is ready to accept gay recruits.