I am retired Army (ret 1986) and while you suspected that some guys were gay, if they kept their mouths shut, did their duty, they were left alone. No so called witch hunts, or whatever, but if you found two members of the same sex doing what they do in a car or barracks room, then it was considered Conduct Unbecoming the same if you found two members of opposite sex breaking rules for fraternization. I guess times have changed, and not for the good. I am surprised that they are allowed to wear the uniform in a gay parade. I realy don’t think I could be a senior NCO in todays Army and it will in time have a negative affect on the military. Anyone who is career status knew or suspected someone of being a bit light in the loafers. But offical acceptance of this lifestyle is just wrong.
I walked by the television and heard one of the network news anchors asking in anguished tones “...what can possibly be done to prevent these sexual scandals...” referring to the Air Force in Texas.
My first thought was: “Gee. How about not injecting sex into the entire equation by forcing people of the opposite sex into situations where the raw use of rank and power over inexperienced enlisted personnel.” (It IS vastly different than the civilian world)
As I dwell on this today, just think of what it is going to be like with aggressive, open-homosexuals in the NCO or officer ranks, and throw in homosexuals of lower rank who will be using sex as a tool for advancement, favoritism, revenge, whatever.
It is going to be a mess. But mark my words, you won’t hear about it.