We aren’t done yet

It’s vital that we take care of our LGBTQ brothers and sisters who serve or have served our country in uniform, as well as their loved ones.

The advancements we've seen over the past decade for LGBTQ military members and their families were unthinkable when I spearheaded the movement to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell in Congress eleven years ago. It wasn't a popular move at the time, but leaders need to have courage and fight for the people who need their protection most.

Ten years after the repeal went into effect, we still need to keep fighting for equality and reminding our leaders that we need their protection—if we aren’t moving forward, we’re moving backward. When I signed the order as Acting Secretary of the Army to allow trans soldiers to serve their country openly in 2016, I never would have dreamed that equality would be reversed within two years. But without a voice at the table, LGBTQ rights were on the chopping block.

This is where the Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) comes in. They work on behalf of all LGBTQ military members and their families, advocating for both military leadership and legislative leadership in Washington, DC to make the changes our military so desperately needs. MMAA pushes our leaders to make inclusive decisions that will uplift our LGBTQ military families, not tear them down.

Our LGBTQ servicemembers and veterans can’t afford to go without that support. We need advocates for this vulnerable community. We need change. We need support. We need you.

Join myself and the Modern Military Association of America at a virtual gala this Monday, September 20 celebrating the ten year anniversary of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell implementation. And please, please make sure to donate - every dollar you donate helps MMAA continue it’s crucial work on behalf of LGBTQ military families. We need you if we want to keep our military moving forward.