By — Dan Sagalyn Dan Sagalyn Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/the-end-of-dont-ask-dont-tell-1 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The End of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Nation Sep 20, 2011 6:03 PM EDT As of Tuesday, gay troops will no longer have to hide their sexual orientation for fear of being drummed out of the military. Six months ago, President Obama repealed the law that forbid gays from openly serving and enlisting in the military. On Tuesday, after months of training soldiers on the new policy, that ban enacted under President Clinton was formally lifted. The NewsHour spoke with an active duty gay airman and one who was expelled and wants to reenlist. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Dan Sagalyn Dan Sagalyn As the deputy senior producer for foreign affairs and defense at the PBS NewsHour, Dan plays a key role in helping oversee and produce the program’s foreign affairs and defense stories. His pieces have broken new ground on an array of military issues, exposing debates simmering outside the public eye. @DanSagalyn
As of Tuesday, gay troops will no longer have to hide their sexual orientation for fear of being drummed out of the military. Six months ago, President Obama repealed the law that forbid gays from openly serving and enlisting in the military. On Tuesday, after months of training soldiers on the new policy, that ban enacted under President Clinton was formally lifted. The NewsHour spoke with an active duty gay airman and one who was expelled and wants to reenlist. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now