November 24, 2024
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same-sex benefits

Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on same-sex benefits

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on same-sex benefits, released by the U.S. Department of Defense today: On Oct. 31, I called on the chief of the National Guard Bureau to work with several states to fully implement Department of Defense policy by providing DoD identification cards to all eligible military spouses, regardless of sexual orientation.  Following…

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Louisiana National Guard announces it will process same-sex benefits

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

All members of the Louisiana National Guard will now be able to apply for benefits at any Guard installation, including troops who are legally married to same-sex partners in other states. Equality Louisiana Research and Policy Coordinator, Matthew Patterson said about the new development, “This is a great day for married National Guard members in…

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