Why Are Gay and Lesbian Servicemembers Discharged Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Not Appealing for...

That's how I feel tho I was in & out before that was ever a dream in anyone's mind. Do I need to bother with it now?

I think the question is whether those relations were deemed "inappropriate" because they were homosexual, or because all sexual relations between service members are inappropriate (not likely). I'm not talking about drugs or other offenses... just something that 2 heterosexual SMs would not receive a discharge for. Commanders were not willing to call a spade a spade, even though they could have at the time. Those who were discharged under false pretenses now don't have the opportunity to come back in, or have their separation code changed because someone was afraid to call it like it was.

It sounds like you're saying that there must have been some other unsavory activity that drew attention to a homosexual relationship. Maybe in some cases, but not all.

While on recruiting duty 1980, I was assigned to a multi-slot station, A Recruiter SSG female hated recruiting duty so much she went so far as to openly claimed to be lesbian, just to get discharged. As many DI's and Recruiters know what stresses can be placed upon you, which takes a mental toll on the meek borderline performers

I was discharged for just being gay.. it happens . started the appeal process to change my RE code from 4 so that I can go back.

And if i may add i was discharged under chapter 15 with Honorable discharge.