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HRC Praises Pentagon’s Extension of Additional Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Service Members and Their Families

NewsdeskUSA - LGBTQ RightsFebruary 11, 2013June 29, 2018

The Human Rights Campaign praised the Pentagon’s announcement that it would extend a slate of equal benefits to lesbian and gay service members and their families over the coming months.

USA - LGBTQ Family

Pentagon Vows to Extend Benefits to Gay Service Members, Families

NewsdeskUSA - LGBTQ FamilyFebruary 5, 2013July 16, 2015

In response to news that the Pentagon would be extending certain benefits to the spouses of gay and lesbian military personnel, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin issued the following statement:

US National News

HRC Calls on Defense Secretary Panetta to Extend Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Service Members and Spouses

NewsdeskUS National NewsJanuary 27, 2013

As part of the Human Rights Campaign’s ongoing effort to achieve full equality for gay and lesbian service members and their families, HRC is, in addition to calling on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to issue military IDs to same-sex spouses, urging him to extend every possible benefit not specifically barred by the Defense of Marriage…

LGBTQ+ Rights

HRC Calls On Secretary Panetta to Immediately Green Light Military IDs for Same-Sex Spouses

NewsdeskLGBTQ+ RightsJanuary 17, 2013April 13, 2024

Yesterday a U.S. Army spokesperson backed the decision by the Association of [Fort] Bragg Officers’ Spouses to deny membership to the wife of a lesbian Army officer. Yet just days before, the Marine Corps Commandant instructed clubs at all Marine bases to welcome same-sex spouses as a condition of continued operation on Marine installations.

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