My daughter is a lesbian with zero interest to serve. With that said, I support the LGB...(T and all of the other letters require a discussion outside of this thread) community. Gay and want to serve/ die for your country, I am 100% onboard.
I support posters like the one above, but we should think about second and third order effects. It is fantastic for the Corps to show its support for the LGB* community, but other aspects are at play even if unintentionally. Not only does it show support for the community, it also sends a message to bigots who have an issue with the community; their bullshit will not be tolerated.
Campaigns like this are a dual-edged sword. There is a very fine line between support and pandering.
The Corps' campaign is one or the other depending upon one's view. Regardless, LGB's should be allowed to have a life without reprisal. "Ads" like this are a good thing, but people should be aware that pandering can happen and always hovers on the periphery.
At the end of the day, LGB's should be able to serve our country without any ill effects. If a guy wants to suck another dude's dick, but is willing to troll for IED's down MSR Tampa or walk a patrol in the Korengal? Sign him up. All day, every day, twice on Sunday. Our citizens are just that: citizens. Our Constitution does not differentiate, nor do our enemies.