NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. An official says an announcement could come Friday . Certification means the military is ready to accept openly gay and lesbian troops . Full repeal would take place 60 days after certification .
NEW : A group that sought the repeal praises new Defense Secretary Panetta . An official says an announcement could come Friday . Certification means the military is ready to accept openly gay and lesbian troops . Full repeal would take place 60 days after certification .