As we reach the end of June & #PrideMonth , we want to show you some of the many faces of #TeamLossie; those within the LGBT+ community, as well as a few of the thousands of LGBT+ allies in the @RoyalAirForce.

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We've come a long way.

In 2000, the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in @DefenceHQ was lifted.

20 years later, the @RoyalAirForce is one of @stonewalluk's top 100 employers for helping to achieve acceptance without exception for all LGBT people.

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Cpl Harper is a Typhoon Av Tech, and is the LGBT+ rep for #TeamLossie!

"Pride Month to me is so important.

It does not discriminate, it represents acceptance. It’s about reaching out to people like me who were ashamed."

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SAC(T) Darren Hendry also works on the Typhoon.

"I see pride month as an occasion to appreciate diversity, be it in any setting - work or otherwise.

It's heartwarming how little your sexuality matters to people - their opinion of you doesn't change."

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Jackie Kennedy works for @BAESystemsAir as their Business Manager.

She's also a #TeamLossie LGBT+ ally.

"I don't see why anyone should be treated differently for who they fall in love with."

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Cpl Askew works with our brand new fleet of @P8A_PoseidonRAF as a Weapons Technician!

"Pride month is important to me as a celebration of how far we have come as a community, but also a reminder that there is still a way to go in promoting equality, acceptance & kindness."

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Corporal 'Munners' Munro is an LGBT+ Ally who works with the @Eurofighter Typhoon.

"During my time in the RAF, progress towards making the organisation more diverse & inclusive has been positive.

The @RoyalAirForce is an accepting place to be for LGBT+ people."

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There's still some way to go before we achieve equality - in a number of areas. But we're working hard to get there.

You can be yourself as part of #TeamLossie, and you will be accepted.

#PrideMonth

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