Jake Hoffman

Former member of the U.S. Air Force.

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Former member of the U.S. Air Force. 

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Until “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” was repealed four years ago, gays and lesbians could be discharged from military.

Gay Veterans and Honorable Discharge

Until “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” was repealed four years ago, gays and lesbians could be discharged from military.

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