Join Modern Military as we celebrate Pride by honoring the fight for LGBTQ+ rights while working toward a more inclusive future.

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Modern Military will participate in the resource and exhibitor fair at DC Trans Pride at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC.

More than 500,000 members of the LGBTQ+ Black community and their allies come to Washington DC on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the beauty of a shared community and raise awareness and funding for HIV/AIDS in the name and spirit of Black Pride.

Join us for the 2025 Modern Military National Gala! Celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ military families and honor leaders advancing equality in the armed forces.
Date: May 17, 2025
Location: Hilton Arlington National Landing, Arlington, VA
  Tickets:

  • Early Bird (Ends April 30): $125 (Active Duty & Spouses), $175 (General Admission)
  • After April 30: $175 (Active Duty & Spouses), $225 (General Admission)

Includes Dinner, Awards Ceremony, and After Party.
Keynote Speaker: Secretary Tony Woods, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
Nominate an Awardee: Recognize outstanding contributions to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the military! Award nominations close on April 1, 2025.
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On June 7th, Modern Military will march in the Pride Parade. On June 7-8, Modern Military will participate in the Pride Festival at America’s Mainstreet, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, from 12-10 pm. Sign up to march in the Pride Parade with Modern Military and volunteer at the Pride Festival!