Are soldiers now require to disclose their sexual orientation? Who can they talk to about coming out? What kinds of benefits can same-sex married couples receive? While DADT may be as good as dead, the questions still linger. A first-of-its-kind guide and some questions answered after the jump. 

Just moments ago, the world was notified that President Obama issued a certification of the DADT repeal. Yay! Photo and details after the jump.

About damn time! Find out when and what still remains uncertain after the jump.

Well that was a short-lived victory. Find out how and why the military’s ban on openly gay servicemembers has been reinstated and what it means for the eventual repeal, after the jump.

Updated Friday 3:45 p.m. EST

Just reminding you lovely readers of the groundbreaking display that will happen this weekend in San Diego, California. So proud of all those marching openly!

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The definition of Patriot: "a person who regards himself or herself as a defender, especially of individual rights, against presumed interference by the federal government." Relevant and true. Details after the jump.

President Obama is likely to appeal last week's momentous ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that reinstated an injunction barring enforcement of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, claims sources. What the hell is going on?

Move over Oprah—the Pentagon has its own network, and it's already tackling yesterday's huge breaking Don't Ask, Don't Tell development. Follow the jump to watch the DOD's official news report. 

Updated Wednesday, 4:50 p.m. EST

Breaking news: the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with a Log Cabin lawsuit and reinstated a court order striking down Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Details (and reactions from across the country) follow.

Well isn't that just swell? After a severe run in with homophobia, two men can't even talk about it for fear of more homophia. Details after the jump.

To help the transition from its archaic days of discrimination into a true united force of equals, the U.S. Army has launched a new website devoted to information about the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Some highlights from it's FAQ section, after the jump. 

Speaking before Marines in Afghanistan over the weekend, Defense Secretary Robert Gates responded with impressive eloquence when asked what options anti-gay servicemembers might have to stop serving the U.S. once DADT repeal is official. Read his intelligent reply, after the jump.

Under the headline of "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" and with Don't Ask, Don't Tell still looming over the military, OutServe, an organization serving gay troops, has announced plans for the first ever convention of LGBT servicemembers.