Service members march in the 2011 Gay Pride Parade in San Diego.

Service members march in the 2011 Gay Pride Parade in San Diego. AP file photo

Featured eBooks
Budget Outlook for Fiscal 2025
AI in the Workplace
Asia-Pacific Outlook
Defense

Defense: Service members can wear uniforms in LGBT pride parade

Move appears to show a shift in attitude since 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal.

Doris Nhan,
National Journal

|
National Journal

The Defense Department has authorized service members participating in San Diego’s LGBT Pride Festival to wear their uniforms during the parade.

Previously, local commanders granted permission for their military personnel to wear uniforms during such events, but the approval from the higher authority appears to show a shift in military attitude since the federal repeal of “don’t ask don’t tell,” NBC San Diego reports.

Read more here.


NEXT STORY: Watchdog finds gaps in program for vetting flight school students