DADT sent a message of permissible discrimination until September 20, 2011, when DADT was repealed. DADT was adopted as the official federal policy on military service for lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals in 1994 and allowed LGBTQ+ service members to be discriminated against and discharged if they disclosed their sexual orientation. The LGBTQ+ military community has endured discrimination throughout history, especially during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). Pride is a time to recall the trials the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community has endured and to rejoice in the triumphs of trailblazing individuals who have bravely fought - and continue to fight - for full equality.” “a call to action that continues to inspire us to live up to our Nation’s promise of equality, liberty, and justice for all. Marking it, as President Biden beautifully stated, Pride month honors and remembers the uprising at the Stonewall Inn, which occurred in June of 1969.
USO JBPHH celebrated Pride Month 2021 with a community walk to bring celebration and visibility to the Hawaii LGBTQ+ military community.
