Dutch military to march in Pride parade for first time

Lesbian and gay service members have served openly in the Dutch military since 1974. I guess you could say they were ahead of the curve. From AJC.com: AMSTERDAM — Embracing a policy of “Do Tell,” the Dutch military is joining Amsterdam’s annual Gay Pride parade for the first time this year, with uniformed men and women saluting the crowds from a boat chugging through the city’s canals. Unlike the United States military, gays have openly served in Dutch units since 1974, and have had a department within the Defense Ministry minding their interests for 25 years. Former U.S. Army Lt. Dan Choi, who was discharged in 2010 after violating the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, is a guest on the float.]]>