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."