Gay army soldiers

The MoD said it was "fully committed to ensuring this issue receives parliamentary scrutiny". Are you personally affected by the issues raised in this story? LGBT veterans reject badge until compensation paid. LGBT veteran in 'last battle' for navy ban compensation.

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And now Kabul airport where hordes of totally crazed people clung to the outside of an Air Force cargo plane as it took off, falling to their deaths from the sky, or getting crushed in the wheel wells. And rushing a commercial jet, ticketless, climbing over each other until it was so overloaded it couldn't take off and they refused to debark.

I'm a Gay Army Officer—Queer Troops Must Fight Back

The hate that I experienced growing up on Long Island was my first encounter with how others would treat me as a queer soldier. I have been distrusted as a leader, talked about behind my back, and disregarded. It is my personal mission to break down barriers and challenge preconceived notions that we "can't" all because of who we love.

A BBC report from said there was around 5, people who were affected by the ban before it was lifted. Stephen was one of those people and until still had a criminal record. Now, he will be welcomed back to his regiment on 17 June, which is when he will be re-presented with his cap and badge.