Court of Appeals in California issued the order late Friday after the administration of President Barack Obama asked it to reconsider its recent order temporarily blocking the policy. The march took place one day after a federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy that bans gays and lesbians from serving in the military, but prohibited the services from investigating or discharging anyone under the rule. 'It's the beginning of something where we can be proud about who we are and about the job that we're doing to help this nation.' Kristen Kavanaugh told CNN affiliate KGTV. 'This is a dream come true,' retired Marine Capt. Instead, they wore T-shirts to indicate which branch of the military they were affiliated with. The service members were not dressed in uniform. service members marched in the San Diego gay pride parade Saturday, marking the first time in the parade's history that a military contingent took part.
(CNN) - Roughly 200 active-duty and retired U.S. Official: It is the first time in the parade's history that a military contingent has taken part.About 200 active-duty and retired service members participate.
