The White House said it will 'reevaluate and assess' how the Department of Defense rectifies the less than honorable discharges many LGBTQ veterans received when they were kicked out of the service before and during 'don't ask, don't tell.'
The White House said Thursday the administration will"reevaluate and assess" how the Department of Defense rectifies the less than honorable discharges many LGBTQ veterans received when they were kicked out of the service before and during"don't ask, don't tell." That comes after anfound many of those kicked out for their sexual orientation are still struggling to get their honorable discharge status.
The discriminatory policy was born of a compromise by President Bill Clinton to allow gay, lesbian and bisexual military personnel to remain in the armed forces as long as they remained closeted. The controversial lawDonnie Ray Allen, a Marine veteran, and Amy Lambre, who served in the Navy, both say the early years of brought a fresh wave of homophobia to the military.
"The Department has conducted several outreach campaigns to inform all Veterans who believe they have suffered an error or injustice to seek correction to their military records," the Department of Defense told CBS News."This effort included an individualized letter campaign during the 5th anniversary of the repeal of DADT policy to those who may have been personally impacted."
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