What type of discharge did service members get when they were kicked out for being gay?

SGT Robert Cupp — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:45:48 -0400

If they received anything besides honorable, are they eligible to have their discharge upgraded now that it's widely accepted to serve and be openly gay?

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jun 11 at 2019 11:10 AM

SGT Javier Silva — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:10:53 -0400

SGT Robert Cupp Any person may take their inquiry to the appropriate Board for review.

Army
Army Review Boards Agency
251 18th Street South
Suite 385
Arlington, VA 22202-3531
http://arba.army.pentagon.mil

Navy (incl. Marines)
Secretary of the Navy
Council of Review Boards
ATTN: Naval Discharge Review Board
720 Kennon Ave S.E., Suite 309
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023

Air Force
Air Force Review Boards Agency
SAF/MRBR
550-C Street West, Suite 40
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4742

Coast Guard
Commandant (CG-122)
Attn: Office of Military Personnel
US Coast Guard
2100 2nd Street S.W., Stop 7801
Washington, DC 20593-7801

The VA has more information:

https://www.va.gov/discharge-upgrade-instructions/

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2019 10:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:03:42 -0400

So I was originally kicked out for homosexuality. It depends on the situation. If it was homosexual acts by omission (that is you said you were gay) then depending on your record, assuming no ART 15s and the like then it was an honorable discharge with a RE code of 3. So it all depends on the situation that occurred around your discharge. I am free to go to the VA have my DD214 changed to remove "homosexual acts (by omission)" and my RE code however, since the policy is changed what does it matter? I came back in after a 10 year break in service without an issue.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Jun 12 at 2019 10:10 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:10:29 -0400

Kiss and do not tell. What about gay naval women. Air force too.

Response by LCpl Larry Duncan made Jun 17 at 2019 7:11 PM

LCpl Larry Duncan — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:11:48 -0400

Most people discharged for any purpose or misconduct of being a or involved in homosexual actions will be dishonorablely discharged.as it recommemends.