Landmark settlement grants benefits to thousands of LGBTQ+ military vets discharged under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy
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Settlement could make reparations available to an estimated 100,000 gay and lesbian veterans dismissed from service due to sexual orientation
Plaintiffs included Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Doelger, who was discharged in 2003 after 18 years of service, and Marine Cpl. Caran Echevarria, dismissed in 1994 after 3 years
Landmark settlement grants benefits to thousands of LGBTQ+ military vets discharged under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy
beat sheet
Settlement could make reparations available to an estimated 100,000 gay and lesbian veterans dismissed from service due to sexual orientation
Plaintiffs included Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Doelger, who was discharged in 2003 after 18 years of service, and Marine Cpl. Caran Echevarria, dismissed in 1994 after 3 years