Gays and Lesbians at War: Military Service in Iraq and Afghanistan Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Publication Type: Whitepaper
Research Topic(s): Gays And Lesbians At War

Source: Palm Center Whitepaper
Publication Date: September 1, 2004

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Gays and Lesbians at War: Military Service in Iraq and Afghanistan Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”