The Wilkins v. Austin ruling was a landmark moment. For the first time, a federal court acknowledged that the military’s long-standing restrictions on HIV+ servicemembers were discriminatory and contrary to both science and law. The decision struck down the blanket policies that had kept talented servicemembers sidelined, unable to deploy, promote, or serve on equal...Read More

One of the most common questions I hear from servicemembers living with HIV is: “Do I have to tell my new commander?” The short answer is no. You are under no obligation to walk into a new unit and disclose your status to your commander. That is the military’s job. If they want to know...Read More

It started with a simple truth — one that too many people in uniform were forced to hide. For decades, the U.S. military operated under policies that barred service members living with HIV from commissioning as officers or deploying overseas, regardless of their health, performance, or readiness. These rules were not based in current medical...Read More