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Monday, September 19, 2011  Officials at the nation's major military academies say repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy won't cause any fundamental changes in daily operations at the schools, and students say they are welcoming and ready for a positive and uneventful transition.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Some gay and lesbian graduates of the Air Force Academy predict the school will make a smooth transition when the military ends its "don't ask, don't tell" rule this year.

Friday, January 28, 2011  Pentagon rolls out plan to end ban on gays serving openly, training to start in February.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  After 17 years, the military policy towards gays and lesbians is changing. But there are many small details to be worked out and more impacts than simply allowing homosexual people to serve openly.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  The Comprehensive Review Working Group has released its report concerning the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. In general, officials said the risk of repeal of the policy is low. Take a look at the full report.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010  Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talked to 1,001 graduating cadets at the academy on Wednesday. The Senate Armed Services Committee plans to vote Thursday on overturning the military's ban on gays.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  AP Exclusive: Pentagon lawyers urge further delay in repeal of ban on openly gay troops