There is one week to go for U.S. soldiers who are waiting for the official end to the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell ban on gays serving openly in the military.

The Washington Post explored the ways in which gay rights groups are advising soldiers on how to mark the occasion.  

For example, the newspaper reports that once the ban ends next Tuesday, troops will be allowed to announce they’re gay and attend celebrations of the end of the ban. Other activities — like raising money for gay rights groups on military bases — will not be permitted. 

Click here to find out where people in Hawaii are celebrating the end of DADT.