DOD LGBT Pride Month

WASHINGTON - Throughout the month of June, the Department of Defense joins the nation in observing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. DOD is committed to fostering an actively inclusive environment that values the diversity of its force, and recognizes service members and civilians who achieve optimal performance when each and every member is treated with dignity and respect. LGBT Pride Month recognizes the accomplishments of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, and acknowledges their continued struggle to achieve equality. DOD has demonstrated its commitment to gender equality and inclusion by repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in 2011, and instituting a 2016 policy change to enable transgender personnel to serve as their preferred gender. (Source: DOD 06/01/18)