The History and Struggle of Being Gay in the Military
The history of gays in the military has been marked by significant discrimination and evolving policies. For much of the 20th century, the U.S. military explicitly prohibited homosexuals from serving. In 1942, the military codified this stance, leading to discharges based solely on sexual orientation. In 1993, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy was…