'We remain committed to fostering an environment free from discrimination, and defend the values of treating all equally, with dignity and respect,' the statement further read. 'Throughout June, the USMC takesĀ #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members,' the U.S.
The US Marines decision to mark the first day of 'Pride Month' with the release of a picture of a helmet featuring rainbow bullets, while the Russia-Ukraine conflicts rages on, has not gone well with many of the military's critics. LGBTQ Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan - a pivotal turning point forĀ the Gay Liberation Movement.The Department of State shared similar posts on Twitter on the first day of June.'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' banned military personnel from discriminating or harassing closeted servicemembers, while barring openly gay persons from serving in the military.The military's celebration of Pride Month is a departure from the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy that was implemented under the Clinton administration.A black strap holding the bullets also contained the words 'proud to serve' on it.The tweet shows a picture of a Marine helmet decorated with six bullets, each a different color from the rainbow flag.Maybe focus on what's actually important to the nation's defense: Critics slam US Marines decision to post a picture of a helmet with RAINBOW bullets on it to mark Pride Month while Russian slaughter of Ukrainians drags on