The volunteer led British Army sexual orientation and gender identity network. Providing support to the Army LGBTQ+ community and advice to Commanders.
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Steven Stewart and Mark Shephard say pressure forced them out of military service. A judge will now fully hear their compensation challenge.
The ruling allows their case to proceed.
🔗 gayety.com/uk-veterans-mod-c…
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"Equality should not only be universally embraced, but treasured." - Patrick Stewart #NOH8
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Wes Streeting: ‘I’ve never experienced homophobia like it’ thetimes.com/uk/politics/art…
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If you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban between 1967 and 2000, you can apply for the Government's Financial Recognition Scheme and other forms of recognition - application support is available.
Applications close on Saturday 12 December 2026. affectedbytheban.campaign.go…
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A step forward in a fight for recognition. Two veterans have won the first stage of their legal battle over the MOD's LGBT compensation scheme
The case could have wider implications for hundreds of veterans
Here is what we know🔗⬇️forcesnews.com/lgbtq/two-vet…
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*Judicial Review Update*
The High Court has granted permission for a full Judicial review.
We will share more details soon
For now
If your DD application has been rejected, let us know
If you haven’t applied for a DD yet we urge you to do so before the deadline 12/12/2026
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Apply at: gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
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Secretary of Defence Wes Streeting urges veterans affected by the LGBT Ban between 1967 and 2000 to apply for financial and non-financial recognition.
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/w…
ALT Text on pale blue and white background. Armed Forces Lgbt ban logo top left. Ministry of Defence logo top right. Text reads: Take the next step with support then shows Fighting with Pride, RBL and Ministry of Defence logos. To find out more visit gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban. Text in dog tag centre bottom reads: Apply by Dec 12
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On this day, 250 years ago, in his closing argument, Capt. Benjamin Chapman observed that Rev. Newburgh had presented a soldier with a snuffbox: "Inferences from this uncommon, this condescending Familiarity, a thousand might be Suggested exactly to the purpose."
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Born #OTD 1926; the public backlash against the imprisonment of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, one time Grenadier Guardsman, and two other former servicemen, for ‘consensual #homosexual offences’, led to the #WolfendenReport and eventual decriminalisation. standard.co.uk/news/lord-mon…
ALT Edward John Barrington Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu in Grenadier Guards uniform.
On this day in 2025, His Majesty King Charles III attended the Dedication Ceremony of the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.
We see all the LGBT+ serving members and veterans of the Armed Forces, and we salute you. 🌈
This afternoon at the National Memorial Arboretum, The King attended the Dedication Ceremony of a new memorial in recognition of all LGBT+ people who have served and continue to serve in the
military.
Throughout the 20th century, gay men, lesbians, and bisexual people were banned from serving in the UK Armed Forces.
The newly unveiled memorial features a free-standing opened letter, incorporating words drawn from the testimonies of former service personnel affected by the ban, alongside contributions from current serving members and veterans.
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Friday 23 October, marked just 50 days left for people affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban to apply for financial and non-financial recognition.
affectedbytheban.campaign.go…
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This year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme. We honour the service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in conflict with these 6 commemorative stamps.
Pre-Order here:
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1 year ago King Charles III dedicated the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial
47 days remain to compleet an application for the Financial Recognition Scheme
fightingwithpride.org.uk/rep…
If you'd like your own scaled copy of 'An Opened Letter", order here
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“Separation” boards are voting to keep their trans colleagues in.
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Army LGBTQ+ Network retweeted
Hello folks, if you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban between 1967 and 2000, you can apply for the Financial Recognition Scheme and other forms of recognition. 👇
Find out what’s available and take the first step: gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
Army LGBTQ+ Network retweeted
50 days to go.
If you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban 1967-2000 you can apply for the Financial Recognition Scheme and other forms of recognition.
Apply by 12 December 2026.
gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
#LGBTBan #ArmedForcesGayBan #YouDeserveRecognition
ALT Red text: Armed Forces LGBT Ban 1967-2000. Black Ministry of Defence logo Black text in gold dogtag: Apply by 12 Dec 2026. White text: 50 days left to apply. Time is running out. Apply for recognition. Black text: Visit: gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
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Navy and Marine Corps boards voted for retention in nine of 12 cases, challenging an administration that treats transgender identity as grounds to end a military career. advocate.com/politics/nation…
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Free rail travel for veterans attending Remembrance Events 2026
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