Tens of thousands of LGBTQ veterans whose military service ended due to discriminatory policies focused on sexual orientation and HIV status now have … [Read more...] about Gay Veterans Kicked Out Of Service In Witch Hunts and ‘Don’t Ask. Don’t Tell’ Eras Get Full Benefits 10-Years After Repeal
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Senior Pentagon LGBTQ Noms Get Clear Voice Vote. No Objections. Out Trans, Out Lesbian Confirmed. ‘Ought to look like America.’ Defense Secy.
Despite behind-the-scenes objections, the U.S. Senate on July 22 confirmed the nominations of two openly LGBT appointees to top Pentagon posts. The … [Read more...] about Senior Pentagon LGBTQ Noms Get Clear Voice Vote. No Objections. Out Trans, Out Lesbian Confirmed. ‘Ought to look like America.’ Defense Secy.
Bi-partisan Effort To Move 20,000+ Sexual Assault Cases/Year Out of Command Chain Gets Surprise Support of Defense Secy. Austin
Published by Reuters By Patricia Zengerle and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of the U.S. Congress said on … [Read more...] about Bi-partisan Effort To Move 20,000+ Sexual Assault Cases/Year Out of Command Chain Gets Surprise Support of Defense Secy. Austin
Biden Trans Policy Reversals Make Gender-Affirming Surgeries Available to Veterans; ‘VA Must Be Inclusive of All Veterans Who Have Served’
Biden trans track record continues as it reverses more Trump-era restrictions. Under Biden trans military members and veterans, the Department of … [Read more...] about Biden Trans Policy Reversals Make Gender-Affirming Surgeries Available to Veterans; ‘VA Must Be Inclusive of All Veterans Who Have Served’
Gay Pilot Breaks With Navy After Homophobic Harassment; ‘I don’t feel part of the military anymore’
Gay Pilot: Lt. Adam Adamski, one of the few out gay Navy pilots, is leaving the military after an incident of homophobia made him not "feel part of … [Read more...] about Gay Pilot Breaks With Navy After Homophobic Harassment; ‘I don’t feel part of the military anymore’
Pentagon Seriously Hid 2 Senior Promotions From Trump. Biden Made Them The 2nd and 3rd Female Four-Star Commanders In Intl. Women’s Day Noms
Top Pentagon officials effectively hid proposed promotions of two top female generals in the attic to protect them from the unpredictable and … [Read more...] about Pentagon Seriously Hid 2 Senior Promotions From Trump. Biden Made Them The 2nd and 3rd Female Four-Star Commanders In Intl. Women’s Day Noms
‘Historic Injustice’: British Soldiers Discharged for Being Gay Can Now Have Their Medals Back
The British government's Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer announced the UK will restore medals to service members discharged before the year 2000 … [Read more...] about ‘Historic Injustice’: British Soldiers Discharged for Being Gay Can Now Have Their Medals Back
Biden Signs Executive Order Reversing Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops
Joe Biden has reversed a Trump administration ban on transgender people serving openly in the military. The president announced that he had signed the … [Read more...] about Biden Signs Executive Order Reversing Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops
Biden Expected to Lift Transgender Military Ban Monday
President Joe Biden will lift the ban on transgender troops serving in the military early this week, possibly even today, according to reports. CBS … [Read more...] about Biden Expected to Lift Transgender Military Ban Monday
Thousands of National Guard Troops Banished to Cold Capitol Parking Garage Returned to Congressional Buildings Following Outcry
Thousands of National Guard troops protecting the U.S. Capitol who had been shamefully banished to a garage following the Biden inauguration were … [Read more...] about Thousands of National Guard Troops Banished to Cold Capitol Parking Garage Returned to Congressional Buildings Following Outcry