Is the End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in Sight?

Major Margaret Witt was a highly decorated Air Force flight nurse. Like countless other gay and lesbian soldiers, Major Witt was told one day that she was being investigated for having sexual relations with another woman. After 18 years of service and many honors, including a citation from President Bush, Major Witt was told to pack her bags and leave. She was discharged from the military. She would not be paid. She would not be able to report to duty. And worst of all, she would not be able to help her fellow soldiers, even though there was a shortage of flight nurses in the military, and she was one of the best.

Being a fighter, Major Witt did not take her dismissal sitting down. Instead she decided to challenge the military's decision. Last week she won a case which will re-instate her into the military and have positive consequences for all the other gays and lesbians serving in the military. Although "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was not overturned, many experts say this recent ruling is a step in that direction. Learn more about Major Margaret Witt and the Court of Appeals Ruling on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

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