Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated, "Brave LGBTQ Americans have long volunteered to serve the country that they love. Some of these troops were administratively separated from military service under the now-repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy." This acknowledgment highlights the dedication of LGBTQ service members despite past injustices.
Austin also remarked, "Under President Biden's leadership, the Department of Defense has taken extraordinary steps to redress the harms done by Don't Ask, Don't Tell and other policies on these former Service members." This emphasizes the proactive measures being taken to amend past wrongs.
The article notes, "The move is the latest effort to address the legacy of the discriminatory policy, which was issued by Democratic President Bill Clinton in 1994." It reflects on the historical context of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and its implications.
Austin pointed out, "Those who received discharges in categories other than honorable often lost out on military benefits, which range from educational funds, healthcare, pensions and other forms of compensation." This stresses the tangible consequences of the discriminatory policy.
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