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NEWS | June 16, 2017

Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month Event Celebrates Diversity

By Daniel P. Elkins U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command

Robert Salcido speaks to military leaders, service members and civilians who came together June 13 for an observance celebrating Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The event was co-hosted by the Navy Medicine Education and Training Command and Mission and Installation Contracting Command and featured speakers from JBSA, the Pride Center San Antonio as well as a Navy chief petty officer and parent who shared their personal stories. Performing during the observance were the Basic Medical Technician Corpsmen Program Choir and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays community. Salcido is the president of the Pride Center San Antonio.