"The Truth Today..."

The president and Secretary Gates have said they want to hear from the ranks before implementing the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Well, our hetero comrades in arms have spoken...

Joint Statement From Military Bloggers
12 May 2010

We consider the US military the greatest institution for good that has ever existed. No other organization has freed more people from oppression, done more humanitarian work or rescued more from natural disasters. We want that to continue.

Today, it appears inevitable to us that the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and law restricting those displaying open homosexual behavior from serving will be changed. And yet, very little will actually change. Homosexuals have always served in the US Military, and there have been no real problems caused by that.

The service chiefs are currently studying the impact and consequences of changing the DADT policy, and how to implement it without compromising the morale, order and discipline necessary for the military to function. The study is due to be completed on Dec. 1st. We ask Congress to withhold action until this is finished, but no longer. We urge Congress to listen to the service chiefs and act in accordance with the recommendations of that study.

The US Military is professional and ready to adapt to the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell without compromising its mission. Echoing Sec. Def. Gates and ADM Mullen, we welcome open and honorable service, regardless of sexual orientation.

Matt Burden
Warrior Legacy Foundation & BLACKFIVE

Jim Hanson
Warrior Legacy Foundation & BLACKFIVE

Blake Powers
BLACKFIVE

Fred Schoenman
BLACKFIVE

David Bellavia
House to House

Bruce McQuain
Q&O

JD Johannes
Outside the Wire

Diane Frances McInnis Miller
Boston Maggie

Mark Seavey
This Ain’t Hell

Michael St. Jacques
The Sniper

Mary Ripley
US Naval Institute Blog

John Donovan
Castle Argghhh!