U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, right, the Army Reserve's
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, right, the Army Reserve's director of Human Capital Core Enterprise, and her partner, Tracey Hepner, attend the second annual Knights Out Dinner at the U.S. Military Academy in... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
Soldiers and Airmen participate in the 2018 New Jersey
Soldiers and Airmen participate in the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Department is observing June as LGBT Pride Month to r... More
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 25, 2018) – Col. Karen J. Roe,
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 25, 2018) – Col. Karen J. Roe, the 21st Signal Brigade commander, speaks to an audience. The Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning held the observation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual... More
Sgt. Oscar Perez, of the 211th Inland Cargo Transportation
Sgt. Oscar Perez, of the 211th Inland Cargo Transportation Company, and his circle team members decide on some rules to add to the exercise Star Power, at Fort Meade, Maryland, July 25. Star Power simulates une... More
U.S. Army National Guard Col. William Morris stands
U.S. Army National Guard Col. William Morris stands for a portrait after finishing the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The Defe... More
In honor of Pride Month, U.S. Army Capt. Aaron Pell,
In honor of Pride Month, U.S. Army Capt. Aaron Pell, 1st Lt. Nicholas Correll and Spc. Monique Young, assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, all of whom are members of the LGBTIQ comm... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Cano, right, with the 77th Sustainment
U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Cano, right, with the 77th Sustainment Brigade, and his partner, Brian Driscoll, attend the second annual Knights Out Dinner at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., March 23, 201... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden held their first Lesbian
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden held their first Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month observance at the Tony Bass Auditorium on Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany on 16 June 2016. There were other com... More
DAHLGREN, Va. - U.S. Department of the Air Force General
DAHLGREN, Va. - U.S. Department of the Air Force General Counsel Gordon Tanner, speaks to military, government civilian, and defense contractors at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) sp... More
Soldiers and Airmen participate in the 2018 New Jersey
Soldiers and Airmen participate in the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Department is observing June as LGBT Pride Month to r... More
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 25, 2018) – Col. Karen J. Roe,
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 25, 2018) – Col. Karen J. Roe, the 21st Signal Brigade commander, speaks to an audience. The Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning held the observation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual... More
Staff Sgt. Ivory Harris, of the 392nd Expeditionary
Staff Sgt. Ivory Harris, of the 392nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, and her square team members brainstorm some rules to add to the exercise, Star Power, at Fort Meade, Maryland, July 25. Star Power simulates... More
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Bianca Diaz stands
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Bianca Diaz stands for a portrait after finishing the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The D... More
1st Lt. Kevin Waldron, a new Special Emphasis Program
1st Lt. Kevin Waldron, a new Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM) for the Iowa Army National Guard, smiles for a photo at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center in Johnston, Iowa, on June 4, 2020. As a SE... More
In honor of Pride Month, U.S. Army Spc. Monique Young,
In honor of Pride Month, U.S. Army Spc. Monique Young, assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, participates in recognizing June as Pride Month. She reflected on the positive changes wi... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erwynn Umali-Behrens, right,
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erwynn Umali-Behrens, right, a professional military education instructor with the 87th Force Support Squadron, and his partner, Will Umali-Behrens, attend the second annual Knights Ou... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish line at the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Department is observing Ju... More
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 25, 2018) – Col. Karen J. Roe,
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 25, 2018) – Col. Karen J. Roe, second from right, the 21st Signal Brigade commander and guest speaker, waits for the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning LGBT Pride Month obser... More
Staff Sgt. William Yekeku, of the 1-340th Transportation
Staff Sgt. William Yekeku, of the 1-340th Transportation Support Battalion, and Sgt. Oscar Perez, of the 211th Inland Cargo Transportation Company, attempt to negotiate points during an exercise called Star Pow... More
U.S. Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Beth Lapoint crosses
U.S. Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Beth Lapoint crosses the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The Defense ... More
In honor of Pride Month, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nicholas
In honor of Pride Month, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nicholas Correll, assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, participates in recognizing June as Pride Month. He reflected on the positive chang... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
Gregory Estle-Scarle, a 56th Air Refueling Squadron
Gregory Estle-Scarle, a 56th Air Refueling Squadron secretary and former U.S. Army soldier sits on a panel of subject matter experts during a “Do Ask, Do Tell” Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Lunch... More
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish line at the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Department is observing Ju... More
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 25, 2018) – Col. Karen J. Roe,
FORT BENNING, Ga. (June 25, 2018) – Col. Karen J. Roe, the 21st Signal Brigade commander, talks to audience members following the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning LGBT Pride Month observance. The ... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers hold up their hands in a
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers hold up their hands in a triangle shape to signify their solidarity in the triangle team during Star Power, at Fort Meade, Maryland, July 25. Star Power is an exercise designed to sim... More
Runners cross the finish line during the New Jersey
Runners cross the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The Defense Department is observing June as LGBT Prid... More
In honor of Pride Month, U.S. Army Capt. Aaron Pell,
In honor of Pride Month, U.S. Army Capt. Aaron Pell, assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, participates in recognizing June as Pride Month. He reflected on the positive changes withi... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish line at the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Department is observing Ju... More
Staff Sgt. Ivory Harris, of the 392nd Expeditionary
Staff Sgt. Ivory Harris, of the 392nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, reports her points collected to an instructor after playing a round of Star Power, at Fort Meade, Maryland, July 25. Star Power is an exerci... More
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason Pabon stands
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason Pabon stands for a portrait after crossing the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish line at the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Department is observing Ju... More
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers shake hands as they negotiate
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers shake hands as they negotiate points during an exercise called Star Power, at Fort Meade, Maryland, July 25. Star Power simulates unequal distribution of power in society and its impa... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Alesia Deville stands
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Alesia Deville stands for a portrait after crossing the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., ... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier crosses the finish line at the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Department is observing Ju... More
Staff Sgt. Kathryn Hadaway, of the 150th Legal Operations
Staff Sgt. Kathryn Hadaway, of the 150th Legal Operations Detachment, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benjamin Bemus, of B/7-158th Aviation Regiment, negotiate points as they compete in an exercise called Star Powe... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Alesia Deville crosses
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Alesia Deville crosses the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The Defense Dep... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers cross the finish
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers cross the finish line at the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Department is observing June ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jose Rivera-Falcon
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jose Rivera-Falcon crosses the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The D... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jamie Woods, a medic
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Jamie Woods, a medic with Charlie Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Bas... More
Runners cross the finish line during the New Jersey
Runners cross the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The Defense Department is observing June as LGBT Prid... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Roger Damon, a
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Roger Damon, a medic with Charlie Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joi... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Alejandra Rodriguez stands
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Alejandra Rodriguez stands for a portrait after crossing the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Vinscenzo Wright, a medic
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Vinscenzo Wright, a medic with Charlie Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Join... More
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason Pabon crosses
U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason Pabon crosses the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The Defense ... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Collins Obwogi, a medic
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Collins Obwogi, a medic with Charlie Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint ... More
Runners cross the finish line during the New Jersey
Runners cross the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The Defense Department is observing June as LGBT Prid... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Rackeda Roper, a medic
U.S. Army National Guard Pfc. Rackeda Roper, a medic with Charlie Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint B... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Vanessa Mendoza stands
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Vanessa Mendoza stands for a portrait after crossing the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.,... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Terrell Walker, an Airman
U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Terrell Walker, an Airman assigned to Joint Force Headquarters, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix... More
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Matt Generally
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Matt Generally crosses the finish line during the New Jersey National Guard's LGBT Pride Month 5k color run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 6, 2019. The D... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Tony Watkins, a medic
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Tony Watkins, a medic with Charlie Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Ba... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard 1st Lt. Aaliyah Mujahid, right,
U.S. Army National Guard 1st Lt. Aaliyah Mujahid, right, and Pvt. Shakiyla Reid, both assigned to Charlie Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, hug for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey Nation... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Martha Parker, a Soldier
U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Martha Parker, a Soldier assigned to the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint ... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Col. Timothy Coakley stands
U.S. Army National Guard Col. Timothy Coakley stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 8, 2018. The Defense Dep... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Martin Borton,
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Martin Borton, an instructor with Regional Training Support-Maintenance, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Jo... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Charles Woods, an MP
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Charles Woods, an MP with the Virginia National Guard's 229th Military Police Company, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run o... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Shana Newhouse, a Soldier
U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Shana Newhouse, a Soldier assigned to the Combined Support Maintenance Shop, stands for a portrait after completing the 2018 New Jersey National Guard LGBT 5K Color Run on Joint Ba... More
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office
Amanda R. Simpson, executive director of the Office of Energy Initiatives in the U.S. Army discussed her experiences as the first openly transgender woman political appointee of any presidential administration ... More