
CONTACTStaffCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2023 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
Scroll To Top
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
Army general Martin Dempsey was chosen by President Barack Obama to replace Adm. Michael Mullen as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Obama made his announcement Monday, as Mullen's term as chairman ends this fall.
"The men and women of our armed forces are the best our nation has to offer, and they deserve nothing but the absolute best in return," the President said Monday. "And that includes leaders who will guide them, and support their families, with wisdom and strength and compassion. And that's what I expect as commander in chief as we work to keep our nation secure and our military the finest in the world."
Mullen and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates were the two leading figures in repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the military. In his message honoring Mullen, Obama said the outgoing chairman would be remembered "as the chairman who said what he believed was right and declared no one in uniform should ever have to sacrifice their integrity to serve their country."
Former CIA director Leon Panetta was named in April to succeed Robert Gates. If confirmed, Panetta, Dempsey, and Obama may certify that the military can officially repeal "don't ask, don't tell" as soon as this fall.
Watch Obama make his announcement below:
Want more breaking equality news & trending entertainment stories?
Check out our NEW 24/7 streaming service: the Advocate Channel!
Download the Advocate Channel App for your mobile phone and your favorite streaming device!
From our Sponsors
Most Popular
Lauren Boebert Caught Fondling Date’s Genitals During Family-Friendly Musical: Video
September 15 2023 11:20 PM
Watch Now: Advocate Channel
Trending Stories & News
For more news and videos on advocatechannel.com, click here.
Trending Stories & News
For more news and videos on advocatechannel.com, click here.
Latest Stories
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Members of New State LGBTQ+ Commission
December 01 2023 4:41 PM
LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles
December 01 2023 4:36 PM
Dissecting the Diabolical Documentary 'Mister Organ' with Filmmaker David Farrier
December 01 2023 9:29 AM