/tags/dont-ask-dont-tell-dadt Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:20:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-16/in-loving-memory-of-a-wife-daughter-and-fallen-soldier Tracy Johnson lost her wife to war, but she didn't lose her family. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:20:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-16/in-loving-memory-of-a-wife-daughter-and-fallen-soldier NPR Staff /npr-news/2013-01-08/gays-separated-from-military-since-late-04-to-get-full-discharge-pay Before the "don't ask, don't tell" policy was ended in late 2011, many gays were given honorable discharges — 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. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-01-08/gays-separated-from-military-since-late-04-to-get-full-discharge-pay Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-08-14/first-openly-gay-general-dadt-repeal-is-more-about-recognition-of-family Tammy Smith said having her wife present at her promotion ceremony made her feel "authentic and complete." Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-14/first-openly-gay-general-dadt-repeal-is-more-about-recognition-of-family Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-02-28/gay-marines-kiss-was-four-years-of-pent-up-emotion-and-secret-love 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. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:25:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-28/gay-marines-kiss-was-four-years-of-pent-up-emotion-and-secret-love Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-02-27/gay-marines-homecoming-kiss-is-lighting-up-the-web 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. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:20:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-27/gay-marines-homecoming-kiss-is-lighting-up-the-web Mark Memmott /politics/2011-09-20/colorado-senator-praises-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell Colorado Senator Mark Udall called Tuesday’s repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy “a giant step” for national security and fundamental… Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:57:40 GMT /politics/2011-09-20/colorado-senator-praises-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell /2011-06-17/denver-pridefest-this-weekend Denver’s annual PrideFest returns to Civic Center Park this weekend – with a spotlight on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender military veterans and… Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:30:45 GMT /2011-06-17/denver-pridefest-this-weekend Erin O'Toole