This powerful article, published May 21 by the New York Times, came to my attention via the email-list at gayindy.org. Even though it doesn't have a local hook, I've decided to post it.
Gay Britons Serve in Military With Little Fuss, as Predicted Discord Does Not Occur
The British government apparently is being careful not to influence the DADT debate in the US, but results such as this will be difficult to suppress.