#discharges — Public Fediverse posts

#Pentagon to #review cases of #LGBTQ+ #veterans #denied #honorable #discharges under "#DontAskDontTell"

This means that these #veterans would not have to #apply for the #upgrade themselves, a process that both #veterans and #experts have said is often #unsuccessful without the help of a #lawyer.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #MilitaryService #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lgbtq-veterans-honorable-discharge-defense-department-announcement/

#Gay #veterans #sue #DefenseDepartment over #military #discharges

Without receiving an #honorable #discharge, #veterans cannot access a wide range of #benefits, including certain #healthcare and #loan #programs.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #MilitaryService #Hate #Bigotry #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/gay-veterans-sue-defense-department-military-discharges-rcna99001