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Smith becomes first gay general officer to serve openly

Army reserve officer Tammy Smith calls her recent promotion to brigadier general exciting and humbling, saying it gives her a chance to be a leader in advancing Army values and excellence.

19:27 August 11, 2012

An open celebration of LGBT Pride Month at the Pentagon

When Capt. Matthew Phelps took command of a company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island last July, he knew he would be fired if anyone found out he was gay. Less than a year later, with “don’t ask, don’t tell” fading into memory, Phelps was invited to a reception at the White House.

11:10 June 27, 2012

US troops take part in LGBT Pride Month reception at US Embassy in Tokyo

U.S. embassies around the world are hosting events this month to honor the struggles and contributions of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community.

08:24 June 5, 2012

Gay students graduate openly at military academies

Gay students at America's military service academies are wrapping up the first year when they no longer had to hide their sexual orientation, benefiting from the end of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that used to bar them from seemingly ordinary activities like taking their partners openly to graduation events.

Post DADT repeal, openly gay among AF Academy graduates

As President Obama told the new Air Force Academy graduates they were entering the finest Air Force in the world, openly gay cadets were among the listeners for the first time since the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell.”
02:33 May 24, 2012
Philippine military academy now opens to gays

Gays may enroll at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) but risk a reprimand from a school proud of its “macho” tradition if they display effeminate behavior. In any case, officials say, gay cadets eventually leave the course because they cannot stand the rigors of training.
DOD celebrates gay pride month, but are things equal?

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