米海軍 同性配偶者の日本配属 承認

Navy adds Japan to overseas assignments for gay couples
BY JOSH HICKS
December 20 at 6:00 am


via mozu

The U.S. Navy will provide military benefits to gay couples stationed in Japan after previously denying dependent status to same-sex spouses there, according to defense officials.
The change came after U.S. and Japanese officials agreed to an interpretation of the status of forces agreement between the two nations, concluding that the term “spouses” applied to all individuals who are legally married to Department of Defense personnel.
“We are thankful for the support of the Japanese government as we worked through this review, and in supporting our efforts to meet the DOD guidance,” said Lt. Col. David Honchul, a spokesman for U.S. armed forces in Japan.


To date, the U.S. Navy has only made Japan and Guantanamo Bay available as overseas assignments for gay couples.

日本政府との協議も整って、米海軍　同性配偶者の日本配属が承認された、と。