Do Ask, Do Tell
September 20 marks the tenth anniversary of Congress’s repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), but the legacy of that discriminatory policy and its predecessors continues to exact harm. Under DADT, the United States Armed Forces prohibited openly bisexual, lesbian, and gay people from serving in the military. Precursor policies dating back to the ’s Continue reading LGBTQ+. Congress has responded to the ten-year anniversary in several ways. Some are celebrating, others are focusing on further improving the situation of LGBTQ servicemembers. Breaking the Silence
The repeal of the discriminatory DADT policy allowed lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals to serve in the military openly and honestly. However, while the repeal of DADT was an incredibly important step forward, many issues remain for these service members, veterans, their families, and those still prohibited from serving. The repeal of the discriminatory DADT policy allowed lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals to serve in the military openly and honestly. However, while the repeal of DADT was an incredibly important step forward, many issues remain for these service members, veterans, their families, and those still prohibited from serving. A Year After Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
On September 20, , the campaign to end the military’s discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, which precluded gay and bi individuals from openly serving in the U.S. military, succeeded. The Senate Armed Services Committee voted to repeal DADT, after seventeen years of state-sanctioned homophobia in the military. Ten years later, the anniversary of DADT’s repeal. The repeal of DADT marked a departure from this era of discrimination, paving the way for a more open and inclusive military culture. For nearly two decades, individuals in the armed forces were forced to conceal their authentic selves to avoid discharge or discrimination. LGBTQ+ Veterans Win Historic Pentagon Settlement on
" Don't ask, don't tell " (DADT) was the official United States policy on military service of homosexual people. Instituted during the Clinton administration, the policy was issued under Department of Defense Directive on December 21, , and was in effect from February 28, , until September 20, [1]. The repeal of DADT was a cause for celebration, but those service members subject to it still must contend with a loss of valuable benefits, bureaucratic intransigence, and stigmatization. Most service members receive an Honorable discharge, which entitles one to all VA benefits. 
LGBT Military Families Still Face Challenges 3 Years After
Today, September 20, is the first anniversary of the repeal of the law commonly known as "Don't ask, Don't tell (DADT)," which prevented gay men, bisexuals, and lesbians from openly serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Repeal of DADT meant that military accessions, promotions, separations, and assignments would be made without regard to sexual orientation. As we mark this historic. The announcement came on the 10th anniversary of the repeal of DADT, which barred open gay, lesbian and bisexual members from serving in the military. VA officials noted that this does not represent a change in the law, since veterans who were discharged under DADT alone have been eligible for benefits under existing statutes.
Don't Ask Don't Tell Resources
Summary On Sept. 20, , after Congress repealed the law known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the Department of Defense implemented policy allowing its courageous gay, lesbian and bisexual service members to serve the country they love without hiding who they love and paving the way for the inclusion of all LGBTQ+ troops in our military. . 
LGBTQ+ Veterans Still Suffer Harms From “Don’t Ask, Don’t
Many of these military discharges were classified as less than Honorable, preventing veterans from accessing crucial benefits like healthcare, education assistance, and housing support. Although the repeal of DADT in ended the discriminatory policy, the government failed to correct the affected records systematically. .
Don't ask, don't tell
Here is a letter, written by a queer service member, thanking President Obama for signing the DADT Repeal Act. This highlights how much anguish DADT caused for service members, veterans, and their families. .