One of America's most outspoken critics of the ban on out gay soldiers has been discharged under the law.
Lt Dan Choi, an Iraq veteran, was honourably discharged from the Army National Guard.
He has been expecting his discharge for over a year after coming out on national television. The law, currently under review, bars soldiers from revealing they are gay.
He said in a statement today: "This is both an infuriating and painful announcement. But my service continues. Remaining silent when our family and community members are fired or punished for who they truly are would be an unequivocal moral dereliction that tarnishes the honour of the uniform and insults the meaning of America."
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