In a memorandum sent to all its branches this year, the Defense Department said it was making the allowance for the San Diego event even though its policy generally bars troops from marching in uniform in parades. It’s something I’m incredibly thankful for.” “It’s about putting on my uniform and taking pride in my service, my fellow service-members, my family and myself.
Brian McKinney, who marched with his civilian partner, Hunter Hammonds. Spectators waved signs reading “Thank you for your service.” A woman held a placard that said: “My gay son is a Naval officer.” They were joined by dozens more military personnel in civilian clothes.
service members participated in such an event while in full uniform.ĭozens of soldiers, sailors and Marines marched alongside an old Army truck decorated with a “Freedom to Serve” banner and a rainbow flag.
SAN DIEGO – Some of the loudest cheers Saturday at San Diego’s gay pride parade were for active-duty troops marching in military dress, the first time that U.S.
