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Our SecDef did this? Ilsa Aug 2013 #1
I'm not sure... I was just turning on the TV DonRedwood Aug 2013 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author ieoeja Aug 2013 #13
A few months back the masses here were decrying the POTUS Historic NY Aug 2013 #28
I've always kind of liked the guy, when it comes to military matters. NCarolinawoman Aug 2013 #42
And he was enlisted, as well. It's a distinction and a difference. MADem Aug 2013 #81
enlisted man infantry donquijoterocket Aug 2013 #85
President Obama!! SkyDaddy7 Aug 2013 #79
Wow...I sure hope this is true... Wounded Bear Aug 2013 #3
Here's an article... OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #4
merci! DonRedwood Aug 2013 #6
Here's a link to some of the background on this: NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #5
This effects several of our friends...we are just thrilled! DonRedwood Aug 2013 #7
It's excellent news, but also kind of funny in what it seems to do. Freepers will freak out! NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #8
It is very broad as well... DonRedwood Aug 2013 #9
K & R SunSeeker Aug 2013 #10
That is excellent gopiscrap Aug 2013 #11
This President has not yet begun... Cracklin Charlie Aug 2013 #12
Yeah, you are right Charlie...he's got nothing better to do DonRedwood Aug 2013 #14
K&R stonecutter357 Aug 2013 #15
Out-friggin-standing DonRedwood! great white snark Aug 2013 #16
I'm beyond words right now. TxDemChem Aug 2013 #37
It's a beautiful thing! ProSense Aug 2013 #17
Here's the announcement memo, suitable for framing.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #18
Thanks for that link. MadrasT Aug 2013 #30
lovely! DonRedwood Aug 2013 #57
That is fantastically awesome. So happy to hear about this. First the DoS now the military Number23 Aug 2013 #67
You just made my day. I'm grinning from ear to ear. Hekate Aug 2013 #19
I can't help to be amazed at how quickly and how far things have swung rurallib Aug 2013 #20
I grew up as a Military dependant. Half-Century Man Aug 2013 #21
Kick & recommended. William769 Aug 2013 #22
This calls for a big Kick and Rec Sissyk Aug 2013 #23
that is the change I voted for! arely staircase Aug 2013 #24
Kick + Rec. Agschmid Aug 2013 #25
Thinking back to Army days in the 70s----- JohnnyLib2 Aug 2013 #26
Some people at DU won't forgive the president for his past mistakes. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #27
So does this mean you are going to give him a pass cadaverdog Aug 2013 #39
Straw man. This thread is about the LGBT community. I'll listen if you have a substantive response Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #45
I think this thread is about good news for gay people in the military. It is about the news Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #72
Bluenorthwest, we both have been down this road before, and you should be ashamed of yourself. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #88
This thread is about human rights writ large. Any move like this that advances the cause of human HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #74
Absolutely!! We still have more work yet to do, but I'm happy that progress has been made. Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #89
I think President Obama is always thinking long term. JoePhilly Aug 2013 #70
Thank you for posting this. I never imagined I'd live to see such a thing. Glorfindel Aug 2013 #29
Me too. I did not expect to see this EVER. Two weeks off to go marry a gay husband... DonRedwood Aug 2013 #58
Oh, wow. OMG. DevonRex Aug 2013 #31
this is good to hear. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2013 #32
Love wins!! nolabear Aug 2013 #33
OMG, that's amazing wryter2000 Aug 2013 #34
It's happened before jmowreader Aug 2013 #43
Very true. THe military is also heavily investing in solar power...lol...wow...the military is prog DonRedwood Aug 2013 #59
More than you think jmowreader Aug 2013 #65
NICE! And imagine that. I would not have expected it! calimary Aug 2013 #66
Good point! n/t wryter2000 Aug 2013 #76
I'm crying along with you! Hagel has redeemed himself to me and many others mountain grammy Aug 2013 #35
What an incredible surprise! NJCher Aug 2013 #36
But Chuck Hagel couldn't have done it without Obama's permission. Auntie Bush Aug 2013 #46
HUGE K&R for this!! beac Aug 2013 #38
Yeah, but what about Donnie McClurkin or whatever his fucking name was..... cliffordu Aug 2013 #40
OH DonRedwood Aug 2013 #60
Sorry about that. Hope you didn't get any on your shoes...... cliffordu Aug 2013 #83
I'm sorry, TheJames Aug 2013 #41
Don't make the good the enemy of the perfect. yewberry Aug 2013 #44
You're off to a bit of a bad start here... Hekate Aug 2013 #52
thanks for the back up :0) DonRedwood Aug 2013 #61
Nothing wrong with advances on social issues MadrasT Aug 2013 #75
that's kind of my general attitude Enrique Aug 2013 #80
I am overjoyed to read this wonderful news, my dear DonRedwood! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2013 #47
Very nice to share such good news! DonRedwood Aug 2013 #62
Stars & Stripes coverage... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #48
K&R ismnotwasm Aug 2013 #49
K&R, hope those were tears of joy! akbacchus_BC Aug 2013 #50
k&r.... spanone Aug 2013 #51
Fantastic RobertEarl Aug 2013 #53
Very good news. TDale313 Aug 2013 #54
Making me cry, you big old meanie! No, I celebrate with you, Don! Read of this earlier. Thanx Obama! freshwest Aug 2013 #55
I love it when the Obama Administration does something good. JimDandy Aug 2013 #56
What a thrill DU! I came home from work and this is number one. DonRedwood Aug 2013 #63
Happy hugs Hekate Aug 2013 #64
Sexist. Bonobo Aug 2013 #68
Best wishes to all MsPithy Aug 2013 #69
k and r for some wonderful news--much joy and happiness to all. niyad Aug 2013 #71
Very happy about this. Until there is actual, national equality people will have to Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #73
Great news. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #77
My thanks to the military of the USA!!!!!!! meti57b Aug 2013 #78
DonRedwood Diclotican Aug 2013 #82
What a lovely thing JustAnotherGen Aug 2013 #84
Wonderful. As a vet, I'm happy I lived to see this day. Rozlee Aug 2013 #86
Oh, awesome! ladyVet Aug 2013 #87
Hey ladyVet, may the son of a lady Vet welcome you to DU! DonRedwood Aug 2013 #90
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