Well, we know who ( or more precisely what ) Breasseale is, which explains alot. From a comment in the article :
Todd is Todd Breasseale, the Pentagon’s spokesman, who is also gay (and a friend). The email was about the implementation of full spousal benefits for US service members who are gay (including ten days of marriage leave). Todd wrote me this morning:
My husband and partner of 13 years – who has selflessly, quietly served our nation in silence, without so much as a thank-you from the military – is finally receiving both the recognition and the respect he earned so long ago.
I’m overwhelmed and am utterly proud. Of him. Of our nation’s military. Of America. - See more at: