How did DADT proponents argue that it protected morale and unit cohesion?

It is naive to believe that LGBT students will feel welcomed, accepted, and valued in schools if LGBT teachers remain cloaked and hidden. Sep 16, 2021 ... In addition, the cohesion and performance of the first Gulf War troops was widely commended.” Another driving factor in ending DADT was public ... May 28, 2010 ... It's important to get rid of DADT for at least three reasons. First, we need to get rid of it because of the damage it does to so many decent Americans who ... Obama signed into law the Don't Ask, Don't. Tell Repeal Act of 2010. This reversed a long-standing prohibition against homosexuals serving in uniform, which the ... Sep 20, 2021 ... In honor of the 10th anniversary of the repeal of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” Deputy Director Gautam Raghavan interviews four LGBTQ+ veterans now ... In 1993, the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy was instituted within the U.S. military, and permitted gays to serve in the military but banned homosexual activity. Nov 30, 2010 ... The policy that allows gay men and women to serve in the military as long as they keep their sexual orientation quiet. Sep 20, 2024 ... Dr. McFarland, thank you for your service to our country and thank you for your bravery in sharing your story. On this anniversary of repeal of ... Apr 25, 2018 ... On July 19, 1993, Clinton announced the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” (DADT) policy, which permitted gay Americans to serve in the military as long as ... Dec 22, 2010 ... I want to thank all the patriots who are here today, all of them who were forced to hang up their uniforms as a result of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell ...