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Bookmark or Share- Leonard Matlovich - WikipediaHe was the first gay service member to purposely out himself to the military to fight their ban on gays, and perhaps the best-known openly gay man in the United States of America in the 1970s next to Harvey Milk.
- "Coming Out Under Fire": The Story of Gay and Lesbian ServicemembersGay and Lesbian soldiers faced extraordinary discrimination during World War II. Most found new communities of people and thrived despite the oppression. Discover the film Coming Out Under Fire that shares their story.
- LGBTQ in the Military | Military OneSourceSince 2011, openly gay, lesbian and bisexual men and women have been permitted to serve in the military. Acceptance for LGBTQ in the military expanded with the lifting of the transgender ban in 2021. Still, some LGBTQ service members may worry about living openly.
- Primary Source Set: Gay men in the militaryThis primary source set provides insights into the experiences of gay servicemen spanning several generations and conflicts. Topics include blue discharges; serving during the Second World War; gay life and relationships during the Vietnam era; and serving under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
- Tell: An Intimate History of Gay Men in the Military | GQMany gay servicemen in the modern era—including Eric Alva (Marines, 1991–2004)—have completed long military careers without their sexuality ever being revealed.
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