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Our LGBT veterans are an important part of the defence community. Today @BWallaceMP apologised to those affected by historic LGBT Armed Forces policies. These policies do not reflect todayβs military, and we are proud to be a military where everyone is welcome.
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Itβs the first day of LGBT History Month! Weβre hoping to share some stories from our work at FWP as part of observing the month, both here on our twitter, and over on our Instagram (FightingWithPride).
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23 years ago this week the MoDβs ban on LGB was lifted - much respect to all those affected by the ban and our thanks to those who helped change it! Proud to serve and proud to be #LGBT π³οΈβπ π³οΈββ§οΈ#prideindefence@MODLGBT@fightingwpride@ArmyLGBT@RNCompass@RAF_LGBT @RAFAC_Aspire
Today, 23 years after the UK Armed Forces' #LGBT ban was lifted, @Fightingwpride & @Northern_Hub@NorthumbriaUni held the 1st UK Annual Research Conference reporting on the impacts of the ban, with huge thanks to the amazing veterans, presenters & 37 organisations who took part!
This week we marked 23 years since the lifting of the ban on lesbian, gay and bi people from serving in our Armed Forces. As the civilian network for @DefenceHQ we are proud of all those who served and continue to serve to protect the UK π¬π§ π³οΈβπ π³οΈββ§οΈ #PrideInDefence
As of yesterday, 23 years have passed since the ban on LGBT people serving in the British Armed Forces was lifted. We think of all those affected, and those who fought so tirelessly to see it lifted. We are here whenever and for however you may need us. Thank you. #LGBTVeterans
23 years ago to the day, the ban on LGBT people serving in the armed forces was lifted. Today the Royal Navy is a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves.
#navypride
This National Inclusion Week, Defence is showcasing its commitment to developing an agile, skilled and diverse engineering profession, placing diversity and inclusivity at the heart of the recruitment and retention agenda
#ThePowerOfNow#engineersyoutu.be/R-4n-hFztfQ
On a day that will be remembered forever, we reflect upon the life of a Commander-in-Chief entwined with the Armed Forces from a young age.
Today, service personnel from across the military will come together to pay their final respects to Her Majesty The Queen.
Lance Sergeant Wordsworth talks about his experiences in the Coldstream Guards preparing for The Queen's state funeral, which takes place on Monday. The Armed Forces will play an important ceremonial role in the funeral of Her Majesty.
Read here: ow.ly/r5oV50KMoQb
Thank you, Ma'am.
The United Kingdom's service chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, stand vigil at Her Majesty The Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall, where they paid their respects to the late sovereign.