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Ask the Expert: Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Why We Should Allow Open Service and How to Make It Happen

What is “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and why does it need to be repealed? What have other countries’ experiences been in repealing their bans on open service? What will the United States have to do to repeal its ban on open service?

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