Training will begin shortly for experts in certain specialties and leaders as part of the plan for finalizing repeal of the law that bars gay men, lesbians and bisexuals from serving openly in the military, the chief of staff for the Defense Department's repeal implementation team said here today.

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President Barack Obama today signed the bill to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on gays in the military.

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Pending an appeal, the military services have halted discharges under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, DOD officials said today.

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British forces from all three Services have supported hundreds of Afghan soldiers in carrying out a major operation to clear insurgents from one of their last remaining strongholds in central Helmand.

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Capping its 23rd Annual National Education and Leadership Awards Gala May 25, 2011, the Sons of Italy Foundation paid tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta when Gen. Raymond T. Odierno threw a salute and presented him with a $10,000 SIF scholarship.

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American and Indian military scientists discussed unburdening warfighters through improved power and energy technology March 9. Developing better power sources is vital for their militaries and countries in general, the speakers said.

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Hundreds of students smiled with excitement as they explored the Army's latest technology as part of the Maryland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Aberdeen Proving Ground tenant organizations set up exhibits March 17, to demonstrate their work on robots, gas masks, helmets, armor, vests, night-vision goggles and power sources.

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The Army celebrates its 236th birthday on June 14, 2011, and the milestone brings a full lineup of events to commemorate the many roles the Army fulfills.

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The Army beat out the Marines, 44-19, and took home the gold, after fierce competition at the championship wheelchair basketball game, May 20, at the 2011 Warrior Games.

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In late April, the Army announced the installations selected to take part in the energy-conserving “Net Zero” pilot program, pledging to only use as much energy as they create by 2020. Fort Hood, Texas, was one of six installations selected by the Army for the Net Zero-Waste program.

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