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The news that the Pentagon has directed a pause on shipping HIV-positive recruits to initial military training signals a disturbing shift in policy and priorities.
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Pentagon pauses HIV-positive recruit training while signaling it may soon reinstate a ban on their enlistment | CNN Politics
The Pentagon has ordered the military command that oversees new recruits’ enlistment to hold off on initial training for people who are HIV-positive and recently enlisted in the military, CNN has lear...
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January 20, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The news that the Pentagon has directed a pause on shipping HIV-positive recruits to initial military training signals a disturbing shift in policy and priorities.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/17/p...
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Prohibiting access to life-saving healthcare prohibits tens of thousands of Americans from serving their country because of who they are and not because of their competence or qualifications.
Some crucial context about below:
FEHBP now bans coverage under federal dictate from the current administration
This language being removed does not mean a coverage ban is killed but rather that a future Democrat can reverse the existing ban
FEHBP now bans coverage under federal dictate from the current administration
This language being removed does not mean a coverage ban is killed but rather that a future Democrat can reverse the existing ban
BREAKING and HUGE news for transgender people: The bipartisan final negotiated text for these spending bills REMOVED language to restrict gender-affirming care as part of the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Prohibiting access to life-saving healthcare prohibits tens of thousands of Americans from serving their country because of who they are and not because of their competence or qualifications.
ICYMI
Today, CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social & Co-Chair @mcbride.house.gov honored the retirement of several trans servicemembers who were forced to retire because of Trump's trans troop ban.
Our members will never stop fighting for the rights & dignity of trans servicemembers & veterans.
Our members will never stop fighting for the rights & dignity of trans servicemembers & veterans.
January 12, 2026 at 7:44 PM
ICYMI
As approximately 4,000 transgender servicemembers are forcibly separated under a cruel and irrational EO, we are continuing to work with partners and state and local government to help patriotic Americans make this transition smoothly.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
As approximately 4,000 transgender servicemembers are forcibly separated under a cruel and irrational EO, we are continuing to work with partners and state and local government to help patriotic Americans make this transition smoothly.
www.outinnationalsecurity.org/transgender-...
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We’re thrilled to be in attendance today among so many prior ONS honorees, friends, allies, and advisory’s for such an important event.
TODAY: HRC Foundation is honored to host a retirement ceremony for five distinguished trans servicemembers whose service spans decades & countries across the globe, presided by General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret.).
Join us live at 1pm ET: https://youtube.com/live/G58HxFomwcg?feature=share
Join us live at 1pm ET: https://youtube.com/live/G58HxFomwcg?feature=share
Honoring the Retirement of Transgender Troops and the Courage of LGBTQ+ Servicemembers
YouTube video by Human Rights Campaign
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January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
We’re thrilled to be in attendance today among so many prior ONS honorees, friends, allies, and advisory’s for such an important event.
All veterans should have full access to reproductive care, whether it is contraception, counseling, abortions, IVF, or surrogacy.
They should not have fewer benefits than the All-Volunteer Force or civilians. This furtive policy change is an insult and an attack on America's promise to veterans.
They should not have fewer benefits than the All-Volunteer Force or civilians. This furtive policy change is an insult and an attack on America's promise to veterans.
🚨🚨 SCOOP @ms.now : The Department of Veteran Affairs has quietly implemented its abortion ban following a DOJ memo issued last week.
This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025.
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This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025.
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Department of Veterans Affairs quietly implements abortion ban
A VA spokesperson confirmed to MS NOW that the ban was in place following a Department of Justice memo issued last week.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
All veterans should have full access to reproductive care, whether it is contraception, counseling, abortions, IVF, or surrogacy.
They should not have fewer benefits than the All-Volunteer Force or civilians. This furtive policy change is an insult and an attack on America's promise to veterans.
They should not have fewer benefits than the All-Volunteer Force or civilians. This furtive policy change is an insult and an attack on America's promise to veterans.
December 15 marks the anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. military formally ended a policy that forced thousands of servicemembers to choose between integrity and service.
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. military formally ended a policy that forced thousands of servicemembers to choose between integrity and service.
December 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
December 15 marks the anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. military formally ended a policy that forced thousands of servicemembers to choose between integrity and service.
Fifteen years ago, the U.S. military formally ended a policy that forced thousands of servicemembers to choose between integrity and service.
It was a BIG year for ONS. Here's our greatest hits and favorite songs of 2025 !
December 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It was a BIG year for ONS. Here's our greatest hits and favorite songs of 2025 !
As part of our spotlight series, Out Leader Alum Erik Lin-Greenberg has a fantastic new book called Remote Revolution!
Erik provides a preview, and for more details the book is currently available with a pretty big discount from Cornell University Press (44% off) with the discount code: 09WINTER
Erik provides a preview, and for more details the book is currently available with a pretty big discount from Cornell University Press (44% off) with the discount code: 09WINTER
December 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As part of our spotlight series, Out Leader Alum Erik Lin-Greenberg has a fantastic new book called Remote Revolution!
Erik provides a preview, and for more details the book is currently available with a pretty big discount from Cornell University Press (44% off) with the discount code: 09WINTER
Erik provides a preview, and for more details the book is currently available with a pretty big discount from Cornell University Press (44% off) with the discount code: 09WINTER
Hear directly from Luke in under 2 minutes for the most critical provisions LGBTQI+ service members and vets need to know about the NDAA passed this week by the House.
December 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hear directly from Luke in under 2 minutes for the most critical provisions LGBTQI+ service members and vets need to know about the NDAA passed this week by the House.
The House just passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. Once a bipartisan effort focused on readiness and pay, it is increasingly being used as a vehicle for politics.
Here is what the House bill means for LGBTQIA+ servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their families.
Here is what the House bill means for LGBTQIA+ servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their families.
December 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The House just passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. Once a bipartisan effort focused on readiness and pay, it is increasingly being used as a vehicle for politics.
Here is what the House bill means for LGBTQIA+ servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their families.
Here is what the House bill means for LGBTQIA+ servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their families.
In @washblade.bsky.social our co-founder Luke shines a spotlight the Administration's dangerous discrimination campaign against LGBTQIA+ federal employees
“It’s a climate of fear without any logical pattern — people doing important, everyday work suddenly find themselves targeted" shorturl.at/aCwza
“It’s a climate of fear without any logical pattern — people doing important, everyday work suddenly find themselves targeted" shorturl.at/aCwza
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December 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In @washblade.bsky.social our co-founder Luke shines a spotlight the Administration's dangerous discrimination campaign against LGBTQIA+ federal employees
“It’s a climate of fear without any logical pattern — people doing important, everyday work suddenly find themselves targeted" shorturl.at/aCwza
“It’s a climate of fear without any logical pattern — people doing important, everyday work suddenly find themselves targeted" shorturl.at/aCwza
Starting in 90 minutes.
ONS virtual training at 7:00 PM ET. RSVP below
ONS virtual training at 7:00 PM ET. RSVP below
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a national security professional.
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LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar
Out in National Security is happy to host our LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar at 7pm Eastern Time on 3 December, 2025.
In today's digital landscape, a strong LinkedIn profile is no longer optional, b...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Starting in 90 minutes.
ONS virtual training at 7:00 PM ET. RSVP below
ONS virtual training at 7:00 PM ET. RSVP below
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Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a national security professional.
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LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar
Out in National Security is happy to host our LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar at 7pm Eastern Time on 3 December, 2025.
In today's digital landscape, a strong LinkedIn profile is no longer optional, b...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a national security professional.
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On Giving Tuesday, I'm asking you personally to consider supporting ONS. We're fighting for LGBTQ+ service members and veterans every day by pushing back on discriminatory policies, developing a new generation of leaders, and expanding our community outreach. Every donation makes a difference!
December 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
On Giving Tuesday, I'm asking you personally to consider supporting ONS. We're fighting for LGBTQ+ service members and veterans every day by pushing back on discriminatory policies, developing a new generation of leaders, and expanding our community outreach. Every donation makes a difference!
Today is World AIDS Day. We remember those we lost to HIV/AIDS, honor everyone who fought for care and dignity, and stand with all who continue that work now.
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today is World AIDS Day. We remember those we lost to HIV/AIDS, honor everyone who fought for care and dignity, and stand with all who continue that work now.
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a national security professional.
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LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar
Out in National Security is happy to host our LinkedIn Best Practices Seminar at 7pm Eastern Time on 3 December, 2025.
In today's digital landscape, a strong LinkedIn profile is no longer optional, b...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM to learn about how to get the most out of LinkedIn as a national security professional.
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Today is the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' arrest. Six myths: 1) She wasn't old or tired. 42 years old that day, she had a "life history of being rebellious" & had spent two decades helping to turn the Montgomery NAACP into a more activist branch alongside ED Nixon and Johnnie Carr.
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
To our wonderful community, Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Out In National Security
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
To our wonderful community, Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Out In National Security
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Check out Luke's newest piece on "The Second Lavender Scare" targeting transgender service members, and a practical, state-level repair path through our Trans Veterans Policy Toolkit
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November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Check out Luke's newest piece on "The Second Lavender Scare" targeting transgender service members, and a practical, state-level repair path through our Trans Veterans Policy Toolkit
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/24/s...
www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/24/s...
Join us tonight!
Folks, don't forget to join us tomorrow night for Karaoke at Dupont Italian Kitchen in DC, starting at 8:00 PM
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us tonight!
As we honor the sacrifices of generations of trans servicemembers, their bravery inspires us to do everything we can to protect trans veterans today.
That's why ONS launched the Transgender Veterans Toolkit, a set of proven policy recommendations for state governments.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
That's why ONS launched the Transgender Veterans Toolkit, a set of proven policy recommendations for state governments.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
November 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
As we honor the sacrifices of generations of trans servicemembers, their bravery inspires us to do everything we can to protect trans veterans today.
That's why ONS launched the Transgender Veterans Toolkit, a set of proven policy recommendations for state governments.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
That's why ONS launched the Transgender Veterans Toolkit, a set of proven policy recommendations for state governments.
Learn more: lnkd.in/gXFMYeQe
Folks, don't forget to join us tomorrow night for Karaoke at Dupont Italian Kitchen in DC, starting at 8:00 PM
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Folks, don't forget to join us tomorrow night for Karaoke at Dupont Italian Kitchen in DC, starting at 8:00 PM