SettingsAmerican military personnel discharged for homosexuality
Anthony Woods
Anthony “Tony” Christopher Woods is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, who was discharged from the United States Army in 2008 for violating the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Anthony “Tony” Christopher Woods is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, who was discharged from the United States Army in 2008 for violating the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Bleu Copas
Bleu Copas is an American Arabic translator.
Bleu Copas is an American Arabic translator.
Dan Choi
Daniel "Dan" Choi (born 1981) is a former American infantry officer in the United States Army who served in combat in the Iraq war during 2006-2007.
Daniel "Dan" Choi (born 1981) is a former American infantry officer in the United States Army who served in combat in the Iraq war during 2006-2007.
Daniel Choi
Daniel "Dan" Choi (born 1981) is a former American infantry officer in the United States Army who served in combat in the Iraq war during 2006-2007.
Daniel "Dan" Choi (born 1981) is a former American infantry officer in the United States Army who served in combat in the Iraq war during 2006-2007.
Darren Manzella
Darren Matthew Manzella was an American Army Sergeant, Army medic and gay activist from Portland, New York, who has served in Iraq and Kuwait.
Darren Matthew Manzella was an American Army Sergeant, Army medic and gay activist from Portland, New York, who has served in Iraq and Kuwait.
Fannie Mae Clackum
Fannie Mae Clackum was the first person to successfully challenge her discharge on the grounds of homosexuality from the U.S military.
Fannie Mae Clackum was the first person to successfully challenge her discharge on the grounds of homosexuality from the U.S military.
Jase Daniels
Jase Daniels is a former United States Navy Hebrew linguist who was discharged from the military twice under the law known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Jase Daniels is a former United States Navy Hebrew linguist who was discharged from the military twice under the law known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Jay Wesley Neill
Jay Wesley Neill (April 9, 1965 – December 12, 2002) was a convicted murderer who was executed for his part in a bank robbery that left 4 people dead.
Jay Wesley Neill (April 9, 1965 – December 12, 2002) was a convicted murderer who was executed for his part in a bank robbery that left 4 people dead.
Jene Newsome
Jene Newsome was a United States Air Force sergeant who was honorably discharged after 9 years of service under the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Jene Newsome was a United States Air Force sergeant who was honorably discharged after 9 years of service under the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Jim Foster (activist)
James M. "Jim" Foster (November 19, 1934 – October 31, 1990) was an American LGBT rights and Democratic activist.
James M. "Jim" Foster (November 19, 1934 – October 31, 1990) was an American LGBT rights and Democratic activist.
Joseph Steffan
Joseph Steffan (born July 29, 1964 in Warren, Minnesota) is an American lawyer and gay activist.
Joseph Steffan (born July 29, 1964 in Warren, Minnesota) is an American lawyer and gay activist.
Keith Meinhold
Keith Meinhold (born c. 1963) is a veteran of the U.S. Navy who successfully challenged the Navy's attempt to discharge him for coming out as gay in 1992.
Keith Meinhold (born c. 1963) is a veteran of the U.S. Navy who successfully challenged the Navy's attempt to discharge him for coming out as gay in 1992.
Leonard Matlovich
Technical Sergeant Leonard P. Matlovich was a Vietnam War veteran, race relations instructor, and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Technical Sergeant Leonard P. Matlovich was a Vietnam War veteran, race relations instructor, and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Margarethe Cammermeyer
Margarethe "Grethe" Cammermeyer served as a colonel in the Washington National Guard and became a gay rights activist.
Margarethe "Grethe" Cammermeyer served as a colonel in the Washington National Guard and became a gay rights activist.
Marvin Liebman
Marvin Liebman (born in New York City in 1923, died in Washington, DC in 1997), conservative activist and fundraiser, and gay rights advocate.
Marvin Liebman (born in New York City in 1923, died in Washington, DC in 1997), conservative activist and fundraiser, and gay rights advocate.
Miriam Ben-Shalom
Miriam Ben-Shalom is an American educator, activist and former Staff Sergeant in the United States Army.
Miriam Ben-Shalom is an American educator, activist and former Staff Sergeant in the United States Army.
Perry Watkins
Perry Watkins (August 20, 1948 - March 17, 1996) was an African-American gay man and one of the first soldiers to have some success in challenging the ban against homosexuals in the United State...
Perry Watkins (August 20, 1948 - March 17, 1996) was an African-American gay man and one of the first soldiers to have some success in challenging the ban against homosexuals in the United State...
Stephen Donaldson (activist)
Stephen Donaldson, born Robert Anthony Martin, Jr and also known by the pseudonym Donny the Punk, was an American bisexual-identified LGBT political activist.
Stephen Donaldson, born Robert Anthony Martin, Jr and also known by the pseudonym Donny the Punk, was an American bisexual-identified LGBT political activist.
Steve May
Steve May is a politician from Arizona, a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives.
Steve May is a politician from Arizona, a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives.
Thomas Anthony Dooley III
Thomas Anthony Dooley III was an American who, while serving as a physician in the United States Navy and afterwards, became increasingly famous for his humanitarian and political activities in ...
Thomas Anthony Dooley III was an American who, while serving as a physician in the United States Navy and afterwards, became increasingly famous for his humanitarian and political activities in ...
Tracy Thorne-Begland
Tracy Thorne-Begland (born c. 1967) is an American prosecutor working in Richmond, Virginia.
Tracy Thorne-Begland (born c. 1967) is an American prosecutor working in Richmond, Virginia.
Vernon Berg, III
Vernon E. “Copy” Berg (born 10 July, 1951) was U. S. Naval Academy graduate and artist.
Vernon E. “Copy” Berg (born 10 July, 1951) was U. S. Naval Academy graduate and artist.