Biden to paardon convicted gay veterans

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(06-25-2024, 05:54 PM)pally Wrote: Between 1951 and 2013 approximately 2000 service members were convicted of consensual homosexual acts deemed illegal under UCMJ.  On Wed, President Biden will extend clemency to these veterans.  

The pardons do not change their discharge statuses however the military is reviewing all discharges regarding gay military members

Long overdue, but I'm grateful it's finally happening.