Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres and Jane
Lynch on Tuesday celebrated the end of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.”
The military policy that banned gay and
bisexual troops from serving openly ended on Tuesday, nearly 18 years
after its implementation and 9 months after Congress authorized its
repeal. More than 13,000 service members were drummed out of the
military for violating the policy.
Singer Lady Gaga, who worked to repeal
the law, tweeted to her more than 13 million followers: “What a
tremendous & beautiful day, DADT is officially repealed & the
new order is in place. Sending all my love & gratitude to
service members.”
Chat show host Ellen DeGeneres
messaged, “Don't Ask Don't Tell is officially over. It's a good
day.”
“DADT … gone! Good riddance,”
tweeted Emmy host Jane Lynch, who plays sharp tongued coach Sue
Sylvester on the Fox musical-comedy Glee.
After Congress approved repeal in
December, actor Neil Patrick Harris messaged: “So proud of Congress
for making the right decision. Now all soldiers can serve with
integrity. A gr8 day.”