embassies, including in India and Australia, are highlighting their support for LGBTQ people. The Biden White House also reversed an order issued by Trump’s then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on flying the Pride flag and some U.S. Biden also reversed a ban on transgender people openly enlisting and serving in the military. Check the schedule of events on the Phoenix Center page Also, check out OUT on Adams, Phoenix Centers Pride. On his first day in office, Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to protect LGBTQ people under all federal laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex. Delivering the mission Sustain our nations forests and grasslands Deliver benefits to the public Apply knowledge globally Excel as a high performing agency. June is Pride Month and there is a LOT going on.
'We are proud of them.'Ī 2015 RAND study found that 5.8 percent of service members identified as either lesbian, gay or bisexual. 'This is no way reflects any lack of respect or admiration for people that (are from) the LGBTQ+ community, the personnel in and out of uniform who serve in this department,' Kirby added. He said that the decision was made because it could open the door for other challenges to the rule set in place in July. 'There won't be an exception made this month for the pride flag,' Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.
