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The military is poised to extend some benefits to the same-sex partners of service members, U.S. officials said Tuesday, about 16 months after the Pentagon repealed its ban on openly gay service.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has not made a final decision on which benefits will be included, the officials said, but the Pentagon is likely to allow same-sex partners to have access to the on-base commissary and other military subsidized stores, as well as some health and welfare programs.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has not made a final decision on which benefits will be included, the officials said, but the Pentagon is likely to allow same-sex partners to have access to the on-base commissary and other military subsidized stores, as well as some health and welfare programs.
Pentagon to give some benefits to same-sex partners of service members
It will be interesting to see what benefits they will be granting and if these will extend to retirees. Base services would be great, but what about housing allowances and weight limits.
Good step in the right direction and once DOMA gets struck down by the SCOTUS, full benefits!!