WHEREAS, since the Persian Gulf War the military has stepped up the "witch hunts" forcing lesbians out of the military; and
WHEREAS, in 1990 the military spent 27 million dollars to prosecute, discharge and replace service members who are otherwise fully qualified to serve; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Defense policy systematically intimidates and controls women; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Cammermeyer, who was awarded a bronze star, served two tours in Vietnam, was selected Nurse of the year in 1985, and has over 26 years of exemplary military service, is one of the most recent service persons to be unjustly discharged;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that NOW strongly supports H.R. 5208, sponsored by Representative Pat Schroeder, which will prohibit discrimination in the military based on sexual orientation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that NOW initiate actions in support of Colonel Cammermeyer and other women who are facing military investigation and discharge based on their sexual orientation.

This policy was adopted by the NOW National Conference in 1992.