DADT: Respect, Rapid Repeal, Preemptive Retention
Linked below:
- Repeal training is about “respect”
- Repeal may be complete by summer’s end
- Homosexual Sailor not discharged
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DADT: Repeal Plan Published, Still Some Pushback
According to the Department of Defense, Clifford Stanley, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, issued the plan to implement repeal of the policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to the service secretaries (memo here). The plan reportedly follows the prior implementation plan closely. The Air Force says training will “soon begin,” while the Navy has already set its schedule.
The Air Force Times notes the training and logistical requirements of Read more
General: 95% of Marines Oppose DADT Repeal
In a ranging interview just before his retirement, outgoing Marine Commandant General James Conway said as many as 95% of US Marines would be uncomfortable serving with open homosexuals.
By and large, they say that they are concerned that it will cause potential problems with regard to their order and discipline — that it will impact their sense of unit cohesion, Conway said.
An offiical DoD news release says the Department of Defense will follow the injunction against enforcing the policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” while the DoJ Read more