Wednesday's Supreme Court decision opens the door for married gay couples to get federal benefits.
Defense officials estimate there are 18,000 same-sex couples in the active duty,
National Guard and Reserves. It's unclear how many of those are
married. The court ruling also could allow same-sex spouses to be buried
at Arlington Cemetery.
The Pentagon has said that by Oct. 1, it would extend a variety of
benefits to same-sex partners, including access to on-base commissaries
and some health and welfare programs.
The repeal of the ban on openly gay military service took effect in September 2011.
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