So...DADT has been repealed. Awesome! HOWEVER, it now seems some military members suffer increased scrutiny because of their "perceived" or even overt sexual orientation.
I personally have experienced greater "visibility" since the repeal took effect. I recently attended a reserve weekend and was approached about my hair on more than one occasion. Now, I do my best to stay within the regulations; especially dress and appearance. I particularly stay within the regulations when it comes to my hair and uniform because that's just the way I am and have always been.
I digressed...I was recently approached about my hair cut. Now, I wear what could be perceived as a "high and tight" cut. However, its actually a nice "fade" with a few curls on the top (sure to be within the one-inch requirement). I must say I had a buzz cut over the summer that "may" not have been within the regulations. I'm a reservist so I try to make sure I have the "right look" when duty calls. This past weekend was a bit odd... A male service member approached me about my haircut...someone whom I have few words with otherwise. I am a service member who has no problem with being corrected or even correcting someone; especially on dress and appearance. Its the right thing to do. However, after being approached more than once and being told my hair cut was a "high & tight" when it clearly wasn't, made me wonder, "whats really going on?"
My gut told me it was much more at hand than my hair cut. In fact, I know there was much more. I know this because this was one of many things I've been confronted about since the repeal of DADT. Not to mention I take issue with the fact that women have different requirements when it comes to the length of their hair. That's another blog for another night. My issue is that now every female with a "fade" or a "high and tight" hair cut may be harassed about their hair when it really has nothing to do with dress and appearance.
In my opinion, its about the DADT repeal and LGBT service members serving openly. Some individuals will find and do whatever they can to prevent success of the repeal.
Just my thoughts...
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