Ban On Gays In The Military Will End In 60 Days -- McClatchy News
WASHINGTON — The order banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the U.S. military will be lifted in 60 days after President Barack Obama formally certified Friday that the 18-year policy will be repealed.
Obama's decision came after Defense Secretary Leon Panetta certified that repealing the policy won't jeopardize the military's combat readiness and that the armed forces are ready to accept the change, Pentagon officials said.
The policy will be repealed on Sept. 20, 2011, said Clifford Stanley, undersecretary for defense for personnel and readiness.
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