Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell granted equality to LGBTQ military service members
LGBTQ military service members could be discharged for being open about their sexual orientation under Don't Ask, Don't Tell
LGBTQ military service members could be discharged for being open about their sexual orientation under Don't Ask, Don't Tell
LGBTQ military service members could be discharged for being open about their sexual orientation under Don't Ask, Don't Tell
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people from across all walks of life. For Pride Month, we're highlighting major moments in LGBTQ+ history that had a major impact on the community, their rights and recognition.
For many years, LGBTQ military service members could be discharged for disclosing information about their sexual orientation or personal relationships. Watch the video above to see how the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell by President Obama in 2011 changed their lives forever.