Homosexuality and the U.S. Military

The U.S. military services presently restrict homosexual individuals from entering the armed forces, and discharge gay service members once they have been discovered to be homosexual. As a result of recent social, judicial and political change within the United States, increasing pressure has been placed on the U.S. military to reevaluate and change its homosexuality-related regulations. This paper summarizes recent homosexuality related changes in America, defines homosexuality and analyzes the extent of homosexuality in the military, examines the militarys position, and explores the implications of a military policy change which would permit military service by homosexual men and women.