Dr. Lorenzo McFarland, deputy director of HIV, Hepatitis and Related Conditions Programs in VHA's Office of Specialty Care Services, shares his story on the anniversary of DADT repeal day.
Veteran Asher Honish was discharged twice under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Today he advocates for gender-affirming care for all Veterans.
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