Air Force continues emphasis on DADT repeal training Published Aug. 11, 2011 By Mitch Gettle Air Force Public Affairs Agency WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force leaders want to ensure all Airmen are prepared for the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law Sept. 20. Airmen can access the DADT Repeal training through the Advanced Distributed Learning Service link on the Air Force Portal, said Col. Jeff White, Air Force Directorate of Force Development's Air Force Learning Division chief. "We are committed to completing this training and have made significant progress, with 100 percent of all Airmen in Basic Military Training, more than 97 percent of the active duty force, and nearly 93 percent of the Reserve component complete," White said. The training helps Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, White added. Air Force officials placed emphasis on those Airmen who have not completed training and consider the training an integral part of a smooth transition once the repeal goes into effect. "Completing this training is important to our success. Leadership at all levels must be engaged to ensure completion," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. "With steadfast leadership, Secretary Donley and I are confident the high level of professionalism, respect, dignity and discipline of our Airmen will remain unchanged after repeal." Additional information is available for review by all Airmen on the Air Force Portal and at local judge advocate offices. On July 22, President Barack Obama certified to Congress that the U.S. armed forces were prepared for repeal of the DADT law. This certification started a 60-day waiting period until the repeal becomes effective.