Tag Archives: Robert Gates

TOP 10: Gays began serving openly in U.S. military

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kevin Thomas

No 1: Legislation to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell” passed Congress last year and was signed by President Barack Obama on Dec. 22, 2010. But 2011 was the year of implementation. While other countries that changed policies about gays and … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, News, Texas | Tagged Associated Press, Barack Obama, bathroom facilities, chairman of the joint chiefs, conservative members, defense secretary donald rumsfeld, Duncan Hunter, gays and lesbians, honorable service, members of congress, methodical approach, navy base, Pentagon, petty officer, Robert Gates, secretary robert, snell, training materials | 1 Comment

What’s Brewing: Gates may certify DADT repeal this month; GOP debate touches on LGBT issues

Posted on June 14, 2011 by John Wright

Defense Secretary Robert Gates Your weekday morning blend from Instant Tea: 1. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told the Associated Press he may certify the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” before stepping down at the end of this month, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged " GOP candidates, 2012 election, DADT, Don't ask, don't tell, republican nomination, Robert Gates | Leave a comment

What’s Brewing: Chick-fil-A downplays anti-gay sponsorship; Gates on DADT repeal; Lady Gaga

Posted on January 7, 2011 by John Wright

1. Chick-fil-A is attempting to downplay its sponsorship of two upcoming events hosted by the anti-gay Pennsylvania Family Institute, releasing a statement Thursday on Facebook saying a “local operator” had simply agreed to provide greasy-ass food. In the meantime, however, … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged Barack Obama, chick fil, DADT, defense secretary, Facebook, gay groups, Lady Gaga, military leaders, pennsylvania family institute, Pentagon, Photos, polaroid sunglasses, public comments, Robert Gates, secretary robert, sponsorship, upcoming events | 1 Comment

Obama to sign bill that DOES NOT immediately repeal ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ on Wednesday

Posted on December 21, 2010 by John Wright

SLDN provided this image from Saturday’s ‘NBC Nightly News’ to illustrate how media outlets are incorrectly reporting that DADT has been repealed. President Barack Obama will sign the bill that outlines a path for repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell” in … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged aubrey, Barack Obama, DADT, defense secretary, department of the interior, discriminatory law, e mail, guidence, implementation period, limbo, media outlets, nbc nightly news, president signs, Robert Gates, Sarvis, secretary robert, service members, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, SLDN, staff attorney | Leave a comment

UPDATE: Hutchison to vote against DADT repeal because ‘FORMER leaders’ of military oppose it

Posted on December 14, 2010 by John Wright

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Texas Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s office sent over the following statement this afternoon in response to our inquiry about her position on a standalone measure to repeal “don’t ask don’t tell.” “I will not support … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged air force chief, armed services, chief master sergeant, current service, gainer, hell, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Mike Mullen, military leaders, military personnel, Pentagon, pentagon study, Robert Gates, service chiefs, Tarrant County, time of war, unit cohesion | 17 Comments

‘Mission Incomplete’ rally will call on Senate to remain in session until DADT is repealed

Posted on December 7, 2010 by John Wright

A bevvy of pro-repeal groups are teaming up for “Mission Incomplete,” a rally on Capitol Hill on Friday to call on the Senate to remain in session until it can consider the Defense Authorization bill, which includes an amendment that … Continue reading →

Posted in Instant Tea, news | Tagged american veterans for equal rights, defense authorization act, Defense Authorization Bill, gay and lesbian task force, Human Rights Campaign, kentucky fairness alliance, lesbian task force, mitch mcconnell, moveon pac, national defense authorization, national defense authorization act, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, national stonewall democrats, pentagon report, Robert Gates, secretary of defense robert gates, senate majority leader, senate majority leader harry reid, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, young democrats of america | 1 Comment

After Senate hearing, DADT repeal still up in air

Posted on December 3, 2010 by John Wright

Service chiefs all say they can implement end to ban on gays Lisa Keen | Keen News Service The second and final day of the Senate hearing on repealing “don’t ask don’t tell” has adjourned, and the battle lines are … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, National, News, Politics | Tagged Admiral Mike Mullen, army general, chiefs of staff, congressional vote, Defense Authorization Bill, george casey, james amos, james cartwright, joint chiefs of staff, military leadership, minimal consequence, navy admiral, pentagon report, republican party leaders, Robert Gates, senate floor, senate hearing, service chiefs, singular focus, unit cohesion | Leave a comment

Military leaders urge Senate committee to pass DADT repeal

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Kevin Thomas

Most Republicans on Armed Services Committee appear resistant to passing DOD authorization that includes repeal of anti-gay ban in place since 1993 Lisa Keen | lisakeen@mac.com Sen. John McClain and Sen. Susan Collins The Pentagon’s top four leaders stood their … Continue reading →

Posted in National, News | Tagged armed services committee, gay ban, insistence, John McCain, joint chiefs, lesbians, Lindsey Graham, military leaders, military officials, Pentagon, pushback, Robert Gates, secretary of defense, secretary of defense robert gates, senate armed services, senate armed services committee, senate armed services committee hearing, south carolina republicans, susan collins | Leave a comment

Military leaders stand firm during 1st day of Senate hearings on ‘don’t ask don’t tell’

Posted on December 2, 2010 by John Wright

LISA KEEN | Keen News Service The Pentagon’s top four leaders stood their ground Thursday, Dec. 2 during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Defense Department’s report concerning “don’t ask don’t tell.” But there was considerable pushback from … Continue reading →

Posted in National, News | Tagged Admiral Mike Mullen, armed services committee, chiefs of staff, dangerous path, insistence, John McCain, joint chiefs of staff, Lindsey Graham, military leaders, military officials, military policy, pushback, Robert Gates, secretary of defense, secretary of defense robert gates, senate armed services, senate armed services committee, senate armed services committee hearing, south carolina republicans, susan collins | 10 Comments

Pentagon report sets up Senate showdown on ‘don’t ask don’t tell’

Posted on November 30, 2010 by John Wright

LISA KEEN | Keen News Service Defense Secretary Robert Gates sent mixed signals Tuesday, Nov. 30 in releasing the Pentagon’s long-awaited study about how to implement repeal of “don’t ask don’t tell.” Gates said repeal “can and should be done,” … Continue reading →

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