Well, we know who ( or more precisely what ) Breasseale is, which explains alot. From a comment in the article :
Todd is Todd Breasseale, the Pentagons 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.
Im overwhelmed and am utterly proud. Of him. Of our nations military. Of America. - See more at: