When “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) was repealed on Sept. 20, 2011, it allowed gay, lesbian and bisexual service members to be their authentic selves without fear of losing their jobs. It also paved the way for broader acceptance and inclusion of all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) troops in the military.
