Comradejv

Yeah I can see that. I mean its the same with women in defence to a degree. They used to have it pretty hard and while things are still not 100% they are improving. I've joined at a time where all these sorts of culture changes and things are now in some cases 2 decades old. So I've never seen the homophobia or the sexism occur. We just judge on the merits of the person. Like you said you've earned your place who gives a fuck about anything else?

Must admit when one of my friends came out(always suspected but didn't really care) I was also a little hesitant about making those jokes. But like you he just told me if he got offended he'd tell me.

I'm in the Australian army reserves at the moment but transferring full time soon. Just put in for reposting hopefully finding out next week.

Army boy here and different country. I've always been confused by so many peoples misguided view about the military in general. Especially on issues like this. I'm a straight guy so I guess I've never seen it from the other side.

Do you think there is any basis in fact the Military was/is homophobic? Also Do you feel that after the DADT people treated you differently after you were able to be more open about your sexuality?