Gay man fights for pardon after he was jailed for being LGBTQ+ in the military 30 years ago
One former Air Force officer who served 18 months in prison for consensual sodomy described a complicated, slow, and secretive process.
December 2, 2024
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August 4, 2023
Op-ed: The Policies Keeping Trans People From Military Service
Only policy stands between transgender people and the military service some seek.
March 17, 2014
Biden Picks Lesbian Vet Gina Ortiz Jones for Air Force Undersecretary
Former congressional candidate Jones would be the first lesbian, second member of the LGBTQ+ community, and first woman of color to serve in the post.
April 28, 2021
Two Lesbians Join First Lady for SOTU
They will be among first lady Michelle Obama's guests at tonight's State of the Union address.
January 24, 2012
Air Force Promotes Highest Ranking Gay Officer
Air Force Major General Patricia Rose was promoted in a small ceremony on May 31.
June 9, 2013
Senate Confirms Historic LGBTQ+ Nominees to Defense Department
Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian, was confirmed as undersecretary of the Air Force, and Shawn Skelly, who is trans, was confirmed as assistant secretary of defense for readiness.
July 22, 2021
Marine Corps' Nude Photo Sharing Scandal Expands to Include Gay Porn Sites
A scandal that began with hundreds of Marines caught sharing nude photos of fellow female servicemembers on social media has expanded to include sharing of photos of males servicemembers on gay porn sites.
March 18, 2017
Biden on DADT Repeal Anniversary: 'A Tremendous Weight Was Lifted'
The repeal, which took effect 10 years ago today, "helped move our nation closer to its foundational promise of equality, dignity, and opportunity for all," Biden said.
September 20, 2021