Marine Corps defends LGBTQ Marines after backlash over Pride Month post
statement earlier this month in support of LGBTQ servicemembers and the ten-year anniversary of the repeal of DADT — a policy that prohibited gay and bisexual people from serving openly — stating that USMC is “committed to living the values we defend and treating everyone equally, and with dignity and respect.”“This June, Commanders and leaders are encouraged to take time to recognize the 2020 LGBT Pride Month, and promote participation in observance events throughout their local communities,” the statement said.In response, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina posted a graphic from Staff Sgt. Rebecca L.