The repeal of DADT will be official today.
Defense officials say Pentagon chief Leon Panetta will certify that gays may serve openly in the armed services. News of his decision comes two weeks after top military leaders agreed that repealing the 17-year-old ban will not hurt military readiness.
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The Pentagon announcement is expected Friday, and Obama is expected to endorse it.
Repeal of the ban would become effective 60 days after certification, which could open the military to gays by the end of September.
One more step to full equality.