Most lbian, gay, bisexual and transgenr service members are still reluctant to disclose their sexual orientatn or inty.
Contents:
- GAY SOLDIERS HARASSED: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
- I THOUGHT I COULD SERVE AS AN OPENLY GAY MAN THE ARMY. THEN CAME THE DEATH THREATS.
- GAY THE MILARY
GAY SOLDIERS HARASSED: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
What would you do if you wnsed two gay soldiers beg harassed? * gay military what would you do *
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I THOUGHT I COULD SERVE AS AN OPENLY GAY MAN THE ARMY. THEN CAME THE DEATH THREATS.
* gay military what would you do *
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GAY THE MILARY
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