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A veteran came out as gay in his obituary. Now, his family is praising his final 'salute'

The niece of Edward Thomas Ryan, the decorated military veteran who came out as gay in his obituary, is proud her uncle "got to open doors for other people."

We are Veterans Affairs clinicians. Our leadership is failing veterans

Opinion: "The VA’s mission is to honor their service, to treat them with dignity, and to provide comprehensive and compassionate medical and mental health care. This includes gender-affirming care," argues a letter signed by more than 100 VA staff and submitted to The Advocate.

Veterans Affairs to Offer Gender Confirming Surgery to Trans Veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs said it would take years to implement the policy change.

This Veterans Day, Honor Trans Military: Lift the Ban

Former Air Force officer Barbara Satin has a wish for November 11.

Veterans Day appreciation

I followed in the footsteps of my grandfather, joined the U.S. military, and proudly served in Bosnia. Even with "don't ask, don't tell," we should take a moment to thank those who are serving.

No Spousal Benefits for Gay Veterans

A letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms gay and lesbian veterans will continue to be denied spousal benefits.

A Gay Veteran on His Experience With Discrimination

Would congressional leaders do more about anti-LGBTQ+ bias if they knew how often queer vets were subjected to it?

Bringing the Transgender Vets Community Together

A Facebook group unites disparate service members in the age of Trump.

Veterans Shut Down Internet Trolls

Veterans deploy clever Twitter tactics in new #VetsFightHate PSA.

Married Gay Veterans to Receive Benefits

Just a week after doubling down on a section of U.S. law that kept the military and Department of Defense from offering spousal benefits to veterans in same-sex marriages, the Department of Justice announced today it will stop enforcing Title 38.

Bisexual Veteran's Story Highlighted at Library of Congress

The library's "Serving in Silence: LGBTQ+ Veterans" collection seeks to encompass the experiences of all segments of the community.

Veteran Gay Diplomat Confirmed as Ambassador to Lithuania

Robert Gilchrist, who has worked for both Democrats and Republicans, is one of the few gay Trump appointees.

Rhode Island Will Restore Benefits for LGBTQ Veterans

Gov. Gina Raimondo signed legislation into law on Friday.