[Mo1]

The challenge filed by LTC Steve Loomis, who was ousted from the Army for being gay just 8 days prior to his 20 year retirement date in 1997, also challenges the federal anti sodomy statute covering the military.

He spends 20 years in the military but comes out of the closet 8 DAYS before retiring??

[MineralMan]

"He spends 20 years in the military but comes out of the closet 8 DAYS before retiring??"

Doesn't seem likely to me. I'd guess he was outed by someone who had a grudge. Wrong.