Air Force: Three More Servicemembers Separated Based on DADT
The Advocate‘s Andrew Harmon reported three more military separations related to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in recent weeks, in addition to the one previously reported by Metro Weekly.
Air Force spokesman Joel Harper released this statement about all four discharges:
On April 29th, 2011, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the discharge of an Airman under the provisions of 10 USC 654. On May 31st, 2011, the Secretary of the Air Force approved discharges of two Airmen under the provisions of 10 USC 654. On June 23, 2011, the Secretary of the Air Force accepted the resignation of an Airman who asked to be separated under the provisions of 10 USC 654.
Each case was approved after coordination with the DoD General Counsel and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The officials evaluated these cases carefully and concluded that separation was appropriate.
Each Airman made a statement identifying themselves as gay. Each Airman asked to be separated expeditiously after being informed of the current status of the repeal of ‘Don’t ask Don’t Tell.’ Until repeal occurs, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ remains the law.
[Photo: Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley]
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