Jake Hoffman

Former member of the U.S. Air Force.

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Former member of the U.S. Air Force. 

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Until “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” was repealed four years ago, gays and lesbians could be discharged from military.

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Until “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” was repealed four years ago, gays and lesbians could be discharged from military.

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