Pride Month is a time to come together to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ service members, said Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks, who spoke at the 11th LBGTQ+ Pride Ceremony at the Pentagon June 7.
As President Joe Biden recently stated, Pride Month is a time to remind the LGBTQ+ community that they are valued and deserve dignity, respect and support, she said.
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VIDEO | 51:03 | Defense Department senior leaders including Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks, Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones, Shawn G. Skelly, assistant secretary of defense for readiness and Space Force Lt. Col. Bree Fram, deputy chief of acquisition policies and procedures make presentations at the 11th annual LBGTQ+ Pride Ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. Pride Month also upholds DoD's commitment to diversity and inclusion in all military branches. (Courtesy video)
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