A man who is active-duty in the Navy, and only gave his name as Matt, wears a shirt being signed by others that reads "I survived DADT." After years of debate and months of final preparations, the military ban on openly gay servicemembers has officially been lifted today. [AP Photo]This is a cause for celebration. Yay!
Still: There are servicemembers still serving in units where there remains lingering hostility, who yet face pressure to stay closeted. My thoughts are also with them, and my hopes are for every corner of military culture to catch up with the policy as quickly as possible.
