| ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Online Inbox Goes Live |
| [7/28/2010] |
Source: American Forces Press Service |
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By Donna Miles
A new online inbox that enables servicemembers and their Families to comment anonymously about the impact of a possible repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law has gone live.
The inbox will enable servicemembers and Families to offer their thoughts about how a repeal of the law that prohibits gays and lesbians from openly serving in the military might affect military readiness, military effectiveness and unit cohesion, recruiting and retention, and family readiness, a defense official explained.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates created an intradepartment, interservice working group to conduct a fair, objective, comprehensive and dispassionate review of these issues, the official said. The online inbox is one method the group will use to systematically engage with the force and their families.
A non-Defense Department contractor will monitor comments made through the inbox and eliminate any identifiable information inadvertently submitted to ensure anonymity, the official said.
The inbox is posted at http://www.defense.gov/dadt. Please note: Respondents must possess an official Common Access Card to provide input.
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