The difference is, now they will believe they have "permission." Since DADT was rolled back, the number of gay rapes in the military has increased.
Under DADT if two fags were caught, one would claim he was being raped and take the fall. He would be booted and his butt buddy would still able to stay in. Now they can be lovey dovey all they want without fear.
Like you said now they are emboldened because they are “legal” now.