To estimate the number of men in the U. We stratified using hierarchical categories of gay, bisexual, and other MSM to compare proportions in the military and general population. We found that 4. When stratified, we found that 0.
Gay men have always been part of the American military. In an era before gay marriage or open pride, military men fell in love, formed passionate friendships and had same-sex encounters. Due to social and official discrimination, though, most of their stories have gone untold. Baron Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian military man hired by George Washington to whip the Continental Army into shape during the darkest days of the Revolutionary War , is known for his bravery and the discipline and grit he brought to the American troops. Historians also think he was homosexual—and served as an openly gay man in the military at a time when sex between men was punished as a crime. With his strict drills, showy presence and shrewd eye for military strategy, he helped turn them into a military powerhouse.
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A sample of participants 89 women, men completed an Internet-based survey that assessed the prevalence of sexual orientation discrimination e. The survey was conducted between April and October Women and men reported similar levels of sexual orientation discrimination in the military.
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