Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Pentagon move to fix discharge records of LGBTQ+ personnel that broke 1993 military law

Article Title: Advocates back Pentagon move to fix discharge records of LGBTQ+ personnel

Article Excerpt: "Advocates are celebrating the Department of Defense’s decision to correct the military records of many veterans who were discharged over their sexual orientation in the past. ...Thousands of veterans were removed from service following the controversial 1993 law introduced by then president Bill Clinton as a compromise step which allowed gay and lesbian military personnel to serve only if their sexuality remained secret or was not reported..."

Reference Source: www.theguardian.com