Photo essay book , Gays in the Military , released by New York photographer Vincent Cianni . The first time I saw a gay man on TV was when he came out of his closet to talk about being gay. Many were discharged because of their sexuality and suffer ongoing psychological damage . Rape , assault and bullying remain prevalent . Being gay was considered a criminal offense in the U.S. military until 1993 .
Photo essay book , Gays in the Military , released by New York photographer Vincent Cianni . Individual stories tell the history of homosexuals in the military . Many were discharged because of their sexuality and suffer ongoing psychological damage . Rape , assault and bullying remain prevalent . Being gay was considered a criminal offense in the U.S. military until 1993 .