The last time we checked on this promise, Congress had voted to overturn the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, a 17-year-old policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." President Barack Obama signed the bill into law on Dec. 22, 2010.

The law created a transition period so the Department of Defense could develop a plan for ending the policy "consistent with the standards of military readiness, military effectiveness, unit cohesion, and recruiting and retention of the Armed Forces," according to the legislation. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would then end 60 days after the policy was approved.

On July 22, 2011, Obama approved the Defense Department plans and notified Congress that the transition period was complete. The White House said "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," would formally end on Sept. 20, 2011.

In certifying the plan, Obama said, "I want to commend our civilian and military leadership for moving forward in the careful and deliberate manner that this change requires, especially with our nation at war. I want to thank all our men and women in uniform, including those who are gay or lesbian, for their professionalism and patriotism during this transition."

We'll be watching for the final end of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. As it is moving forward as proposed, the rating remains Promise Kept.