Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen discussed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell on This Week with George Stephanopoulous. The Admiral hopes to “avoid a polarizing debate” on the controversial policy. Watch:

As momentum continues to build for the Obama administration to make good on a promise to end Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Rachel Maddow interviews yet another casualty of the policy. After 18 years of loyal and heroic service, Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach has been notified that his services are nolonger required, two years short of his retirement, and just two weeks shy of being re-deployed. Watch.

Other DADT news making headlines today include a statement by the Pentagon that there is currently no plan to end the discriminatory policy, and that the administration will have to defend DADT in court.

Tell me why this man isn’t Secretary of the Army now!? Strong words for the president and for those who support DADT.

Clifford Alexander served as Secretary of the Army under the Carter Administration. We could certainly use someone of his character today…

National Security Advisor General James Jones appeared on ABC’s This Week discussing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,”  indicating he was unsure if it would be overturned. Watch.

We really need to hear Obama publicly address the issue, as we are all growing tired of the hedging from others in the administration. But I continue to resist the idea that Obama is turning his back on the gay community, and am hopeful the president will do the right thing, sooner than later. We must not continue to dishonor brave patriots like Lt. Dan Choi with this policy.