Celebrate the End of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
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Dear Friends of SWAN,
We are extremely excited to gather with veterans, family members and allies next week to celebrate the historic repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell!
DADT was a policy that harshly impacted service women — while women make up only 15% of total service members, in recent years they made up well over one-third of total DADT discharges. Women of color were hit particularly hard.
We invite you to celebrate with SWAN at the RF Lounge in New York City on Tuesday, September 20th, between 6 and 9 PM. Click here for details!
As we celebrate this victory, we also remember and honor the tens of thousands of LGBT troops and veterans who have sacrificed for our nation.
Our work to end sexual violence and gender and sex discrimination in the military is far from over. To learn about SWAN’s next steps to secure equality for LGBT troops and veterans, read our new Post-Repeal Fact Sheet here.
With many thanks for all that you do for our military community,
Anu Bhagwati
Former Marine Corps Captain
Executive Director, Service Women’s Action Network
Photo: SWAN National Peer Support Helpline Caseworker and veteran Rebekah Havrilla, SWAN board member and veteran Kalima Desuze, SWAN Executive Director and veteran Anu Bhagwati, and SWAN board member and veteran Tanya Domi marching for LGBT service members and veterans at the 2011 NYC Pride Parade.
Read SWAN’s new publication: “After Repeal: LGBT Service Members and Veterans”
Celebrate the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in New York City with Service Women’s Action Network at RF Lounge! Gather with service members, veterans and allies to celebrate this amazing accomplishment and to learn about next steps to guarantee safety and equality for LGBT service members and veterans.
RF Lounge will be offering $5 Margaritas all night and Karaoke begins at 7:30pm!
Click here to RSVP today!
