The recent settlement allows over 30,000 LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under the don't ask, don't tell policy to update their records easily, removing references to their sexuality.
Veterans will no longer be forced into a lengthy and complicated legal process to correct their discharge paperwork, making it more accessible for those affected.
Sherrill Farrell expressed, 'I felt that my country was telling me that my service was not valuable... Today, I am once again proud to have served...'
This historic settlement represents a significant step for the Department of Defense in recognizing and rectifying past injustices faced by LGBTQ+ service members.
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