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Tracy Johnson lost her wife to war, but she didn't lose her family.

Before the "don't ask, don't tell" policy was ended in late 2011, many gays were given honorable discharges 鈥� but only about half the discharge pay they were owed. A class action suit on their behalf has now been settled and the withheld pay will be released.

Tammy Smith said having her wife present at her promotion ceremony made her feel "authentic and complete."

Marine Sgt. Brandon Morgan's homecoming kiss with his partner went viral after a photo was put online. For Morgan, being able to publicly express his love now that "don't ask, don't tell" is history was emotional.

The "don't ask, don't tell" policy that barred openly gay men and women from serving in the U.S. military ended last September. Some personnel returning from overseas are celebrating their new-found permission to kiss by posting photos and videos.

Colorado Senator Mark Udall called Tuesday鈥檚 repeal of the military鈥檚 鈥淒on鈥檛 Ask, Don鈥檛 Tell鈥� policy 鈥渁 giant step鈥� for national security and fundamental鈥�

Denver鈥檚 annual PrideFest returns to Civic Center Park this weekend 鈥� with a spotlight on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender military veterans and鈥�