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News and Events => Political and Legal News => Topic started by: DriftingCrow on August 18, 2013, 05:36:00 PM

Title: Pentagon Moves To Recognize Gay Married Couples — Including Leave To Get Married
Post by: DriftingCrow on August 18, 2013, 05:36:00 PM
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/pentagon-moves-to-recognize-gay-married-couples-including-le
Author: Chris Geidner Source: BuzzFeed

"It is now the Department's policy to treat all married military personnel equally," says Hagel. Couples living where same-sex couples cannot marry will be given leave "for the purpose of traveling to a jurisdiction where such a marriage may occur."

"According to a news release accompanying the memorandum, the Defense Department will make spousal and family benefits available no later than Sept. 3, 2013, regardless of sexual orientation, as long as service member-sponsors provide a valid marriage certificate."