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About MilPride MilPride was founded in 2018 by Amanda Brewer and Jessica Girven, military mothers of transgender youth who had to face challenges and discrimination while navigating the military system. The program was part of the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), one of the organizations that merged to form the Modern Military Association of America […]

Articles  •  January 15, 2026

MilPride: Supporting Families with LGBTQ+ Youth in the Military Community

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Press Releases, Statements

Modern Military Association of America Opposes Executive Order on Homelessness and Civil Commitment

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Modern Military Wraps Up Pride Month With More Visibility and Momentum Than Ever

Modern Military wraps up Pride Month
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Op-Ed — The Anti-LGBTQ+ Writing on the Wall: Academic Censorship, the Military, and the Frailty of Freedom

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Modern Military Co-Hosts D.C.’s First Military & Veteran Pride Weekend

Feature image for DC military veteran and service pride weekend
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Press Releases

Press Release: SCOTUS Lifts Preliminary Injunction Allowing Trans Ban to Move Forward, For Now

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Modern Military Announces Executive Director Transition Following Successful Growth Plan, Poised for Future Sustainability

Modern Military leadership update
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Press Release: Military and Veteran Groups Denounce VA Rollback of Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Protections for Veterans

Military and Veteran Groups Denounce VA Rollback of Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Protections for Veterans
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Service Beyond Gender: Major Erica Vandal’s Legacy of Authentic Leadership and Artillery

Erica Vandal
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A Betrayal of Service: Modern Military’s Response to the Transgender Ban

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Service Beyond Gender: Navy Commander Blake Dremann’s Ultra-Runner Mentality and Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

Blake Dremann, Naval officer and trans man
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Modern Military has spent decades standing with LGBTQ+ service members, veterans, and their families. We advocate for fair and inclusive policies, provide trusted resources, and create spaces where military-connected LGBTQ+ people and their families can find support and community.

From fighting for equality in the ranks to ensuring families have the guidance and protections they need, our work is grounded in experience, dedication, and a commitment to making military life safer and more equitable for everyone.

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