Lesbian, gay, and bisexual military personnel had been serving our country for decades without receiving equal protection, while transgender troops are still prohibited from serving openly. Maybe pictures like this will help him see better.' 'It reminds me of how unfair it is that this man can serve while enjoying all of this constitutional rights as an American, while other men and women similar to him cannot in other parts of the country, due in part to recent decisions such as the one made by circuit judge Jeffrey Sutton. 'One photo that really speaks to me the most is the picture depicting Joshua Zitting and his husband Patrick Lehmann,' Mitchell told Mic last November.
The images spotlight veterans, occasionally revealing the stark contrast between their lives in and out of uniform. Since then, Mitchell has photographed even more veterans for The Veteran Vision Project. Last November, photographer Devin Mitchell unveiled a photo series documenting the lives of service members.
Today, we can celebrate the diversity of those brave enough to take up the call to serve in the military, while living the life most authentic to them.
Before 'don't ask, don't tell' was officially repealed for gay, lesbian, and bisexual military personnel in 2011, a photo of a male Marine in drag could have landed him in hot water.
