News June 2022
Pride Month: It’s Hard to Be What You Don’t See. Why LGBTQ Visibility Matters.
Manama, Bahrain – Three out of the five Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) judge advocates in Bahrain openly identify as part of the LGBTQ community. Why is that remarkable? Because for the first time in their careers, they are in the majority. Add in additional queer-identifying attorneys and service members aboard the installation, and you will find a thriving LGBTQ community in Bahrain. And that is something to celebrate this …
Pride Month: LGBTQ Life in Japan
Yokosuka, Japan – For both of us – two judge advocates serving at the Region Legal Service Office Western Pacific headquarters office – living in Yokosuka, Japan has been a whirlwind experience. Japan is a beautiful, fascinating country that blends tradition and technology. As COVID-19 restrictions have started easing, we have begun enjoying a wide range of activities, from visiting shrines and temples, to cheering on local baseball teams, to …