Chief of Naval Operations Provides Latest on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'


Story Number: NNS110204-12Release Date: 2/4/2011 1:07:00 PM
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By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW/AW) Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The chief of naval operations (CNO) released a video statement expressing the Navy's guidance on personal conduct during the repeal process of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' (DADT) policy Feb 4.

In the video, CNO discussed the Navy's process of implementing the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".

"It is important for our Sailors to understand what this change means to them, their families, and our Navy," he said.

CNO said the Navy will continue to maintain its high level of professionalism and reinforce the high standard of conduct in the Navy.

"Leadership, professionalism and respect are the basis for executing this change in the law," said Roughead.

To watch or download CNO's DADT statement, visit www.navy.mil/navydata/featurePlay.asp?id=134/.

For more news from Chief of Naval Operations, visit www.navy.mil/local/cno/.

STORY COMMENTS2 COMMENTS
2/16/2011 12:53:00 PM
I believe by allowing homosexuality in the military,we are promoting yet another sinful behavior in our country.The biggest reason our country has been so prosperous in the past is our foundation of GOD FIRST,country,and family.Now that we are taking GOD out of the equation altogether,it is no wonder our country is in such disrepair.Homosexuality is definitely not the only issue,but another major slap in our Lords face.As aChristian,I now have to suppress my own beliefs and pretend I'm ok withit

2/15/2011 8:57:00 AM
Repeal offers our nation risk with out the possibility of reward. The trust of the sailors in the Navy and its leadership will be lost as soon as the DOD approved classes begin their indoctrination that thousands of years of cultural evolution and the doctrine of all major religions got it wrong; Obama got it right. The by product of this Orwellian nightmare is a force harder to recruit, retain and lead. All risk, no reward.

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