georgia georgia. after the repeal became effective, two active duty service members spoke about being gay in the military during a process conference with the service members' legal defense network in washington. last night in san diego service members and their supporters celebrated the repeal as it happened, as it took effect. in washington tonight, parties planned to celebrate repeal day all over the city. "washington post" is actually keeping a running list on their website at this point. there's also a repeal day ceremony planned for tonight at joint base louis mccourt in washington state. the guest of honor, major margaret whit a flight nurse who successfully sued after she was kicked out because of don't ask, don't tell. senators who worked to repeal the policy held a press conference on capitol hill today alongside openly gay service members who this time yesterday would not have been allowed to be openly gay service members. the white house issuing a statement today saying in part