Pentagon to Celebrate Pride Month Nearly a Year After Repealing Ban on Gays
The Pentagon will host its first ever celebration of gays and lesbians in the military this month, which was recently proclaimed by President Barack Obama as LGBT Pride Month. The Pentagon's celebration comes nearly a year after the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" banning open homosexuals from the military.
U.S. officials said on Thursday that "Defense Secretary Leon Panetta feels it's important to recognize the service of gays in the armed forces," The Associated Press reported, although no further details of the planned event were revealed. The celebrations will be a part of other ceremonies marking the contribution of racial and ethic groups....