Final answer:
The termination of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy during the Obama administration allowed gays to serve openly in the military.
Step-by-step explanation:
The termination of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy during the Obama administration did indeed allow gay individuals to serve openly in the military. This policy, which was enacted by President Bill Clinton in 1993, permitted homosexuals to join the military as long as they did not reveal their sexual orientation. However, it required the dismissal of any self-acknowledged homosexual. Finally, in 2010, the policy was repealed, allowing gay individuals to serve openly in the military without fear of being discharged.