After the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," those dismissed under the policy could appeal for an upgrade to an honorable discharge. Veterans who receive an honorable discharge are eligible for a ...

The Pentagon on Tuesday granted honorable discharges to more than 800 veterans who were separated from the U.S. military because of their sexual orientation during the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell ...

The Pentagon has been using the diagnosis ... and they'll be given an honorable characterization of discharge, provided that there's no other misconduct in the file that's prompting the separation ...

But unit commanders can also initiate medical screenings of service members suspected of having gender dysphoria if they do not self-identify as the Pentagon ... an honorable discharge and ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum for greater clarity in the Pentagon’s ... including discharge upgrades and less than fully honorable discharges for individuals separated ...

A recent audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that nearly a quarter of U.S. troops discharged for misconduct were given other-than-honorable discharges despite previously ...