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U.S. Govâ€™t Extends Select Military Benefits to Same-Sex Partners

The Defense Department is not extending some housing benefits to same-sex partners of service members even though it legally could because the issue requires more review and military leaders expressed concerns, senior Pentagon officials said Monday. But the situation isnâ€™t entirely grim for gays seeking equal benefits in the military.

A new department memo detailed a number of other benefits that will be extended to same-sex partners, including identification cards that will provide access to commissaries and other services. But Pentagon officials said that while some housing payments and health care benefits canâ€™t be included because of federal law, some access to base housing is not specifically prohibited and could be offered in the future.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is giving the military services until Oct. 1 to put the changes into effect and provide 22 benefits to same-sex partners, ...

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2/13/13 10:18 AM

Mike

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"Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is giving the military services until Oct. 1 to put the changes into effect and provide 22 benefits to same-sex partners, but he said they should make every effort to get it done by Aug. 31"

Or else he will do what? He won't be Defense Secretary by then.

2/12/13 7:22 PM

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There is no way that I am going to cosign for any delayed entry program for my sons. If they want to join the military it will be when they're of age and without my blessings.

2/12/13 2:02 PM

Jim Lincoln

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