From the Washington Times: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/25/pentagon-celebrates-gay-troops/, and
http://www.washingtontimes.com/multimedia/image/t-2jpg/,
which reports that:
"The Pentagon on Tuesday toasted gays in the military, with a top adviser to President Obama declaring the country is “safer” now that they may serve openly in the ranks."
Army Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith (right) became the military's first openly gay flag officer when she was promoted to her current rank in an Aug. 10, 2012, ceremony. She received her new decorations from her wife, Tracey Hepner (left). (Servicemembers Defense Legal Network)