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WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The law is passed, the studies completed, the findings certified and the service member training accomplished. Today, after years of debate and months of preparation, the Defense Department starts on a new footing with the repeal of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law that since 1993 has banned gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. (U.S. Defense Department photo)


Officials expect smooth 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The law is passed, the studies completed, the findings certified and the service member training accomplished. Today, after years of debate and months of preparation, the Defense Department starts on a new footing with the repeal of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law that since 1993 has banned gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. (U.S. Defense Department photo)

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Airmen make lotus flower lanterns during a visit to the Geumsansa Temple at Moaksan Mountain, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2015. Airmen walked the interior of the buildings, viewing Buddhist artworks and treasures, and learned about 1700 years of the temple’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
Maitreya Hall is a national treasure residing at the Geumsansa Temple located at Moaksan Mountain, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2015. Airmen from Kunsan Air Base toured the temple, learning about 1700 years of the temple’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
Airmen pose for a group photo during a tour to the Geumsansa Temple at Moaksan Mountain, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2015. Airmen walked the interior of the buildings, viewing Buddhist artworks and treasures, and learned about 1700 years of the temple’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Curry/Released)
Airmen from the 120th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 8th Fighter Wing play with children at the Moses Infant Home in Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2015. The Kunsan Chapel provided a special opportunity for the deployed Redeyes to volunteer in Gunsan while deployed to the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Reba Good/Released)
An Airman from the 8th Fighter Wing cuddles with an infant at the Moses Infant Home in Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2015. Thirty-five Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing and the deployed 120th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit volunteered at the home to spend time with the children living there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Reba Good/Released)
An Airman from the 120th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit plays with a toddler at the Moses Infant Home in Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2015. Thirty-five Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing and the deployed 120th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit volunteered at the home to spend time with the children living there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Reba Good/Released)
Father Edward Ramatowski (left), 8th Fighter Wing chaplain, leads 35 volunteers from Kunsan Air Base to the Moses Infant Home carrying 32 boxes of donated diapers and wet wipes in Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2015. Thirty-five members from the 8th Fighter Wing and the deployed 120th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit visited the children’s home to spend time with the 30 children living there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Reba Good/Released)
Airmen from the 120th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 8th Fighter Wing play with children at the Moses Infant Home in Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2015. The Kunsan Chapel provided a special opportunity for the deployed Redeyes to volunteer in Gunsan while deployed to the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Reba Good/Released)
Members from the Gunsan City Police Department wait for final scores after firing an M9 handgun simulator weapon toward a digital screen on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 10, 2012. Members from the GCPD were given a demonstration and tour of a firearms training simulator, which many defenders across the military use to train. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)
A digital target range at the firearms training simulator on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 10, 2012, waits to be used. Members from the Gunsan City Police Department practiced their marksmanship skills using the FATS machine after a demonstration and tour from 8th Security Forces Squadron Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)
Members from the Gunsan City Police Department take aim with M9 handgun simulator weapons on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 10, 2012. Members from the Gunsan City Police Department were given a demonstration and tour of a firearms training simulator, which many defenders across the military use to train. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)
Staff Sgt. Frank Simpson, right, 8th Security Forces Squadron trainer, helps Park Ki Hong, Gunsan City Police Department security section, load a weapon simulator before taking part in a training scenario on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 10, 2012. Members from the Gunsan City Police Department were given a demonstration and tour of a firearms training simulator, which many defenders across the military use to train. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)