US Marines mark Pride Month – with one going above and beyond call of duty

The Marine Corps Color Guard
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The US Marine Corps has marked LGBTQ Pride Month. Anyone disagreeing with this gesture of support risks a blunt response from one serving member in particular.

In the first week of June (Pride Month), the Marines issued a statement saying: “During the month, we take the opportunity to recognize our LGBT Service Members and reflect upon the past. We celebrate their successes and recognize the contributions they have brought to our Corps. This year we celebrate the ten year anniversary of the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” (DADT).”

It goes on to explain the history of DADT and concludes, “The Marine Corps is committed to living the values we defend and treating everyone equally, and with dignity and respect. As such, the Marine Corps takes pride in building strength through diversity.”

It’s a welcome message, particularly given President Trump’s desire to exclude transgender troops.

Related: Frank Kameny devoted his life to fighting for gay rights. He lived to see the end of DADT.

The Marine Corp’s “strength in diversity” message has gained further traction this week after it was shared on Facebook by South Carolina’s Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island.

It was accompanied by a Pride-inspired image created by a Marine. After being posted on Monday, it has now had over 2.8k comments. Many have supported the message, but predictably, it’s also prompted howling from homophobes and….

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