U.S. Military & HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS Information from the Department of Veterans Affairs (Regularly Updated)
HIV in the Uniformed Services Around the World (Regularly Updated)
HIV and the Military: Epidemiology, Policy and Prevention Research (Regularly Updated)
From HIV InSite
Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue (Regularly Updated)
Legal resources for gays in the military from Stanford Law School.
U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (Regularly Updated)
U.S. Military HIV Research Program (Regularly Updated)
I Yam What I Yam! A Blog Entry by Rev. Andrena Ingram (January 22, 2012)
"I am a child of God, and for the past five years, am the pastor of a congregation on Germantown Avenue, in Philadelphia. It has been a long journey, a very public journey ... especially when it comes to my HIV status. No secrets ... I live my life as a religious leader LIVING unashamedly with the HIV virus."
From The Body
Potential Budget Cuts Threaten U.S. Military HIV Research Program (December 14, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Pentagon Notes Successes on World AIDS Day (December 7, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Veterans' Stories: The VA and 30 Years of AIDS (June 20, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Rape and Domestic Violence Under DADT (Don't Ask, Don't Tell): A Blog Entry by Justin B. Terry-Smith (April 13, 2011)
"In the military I had my ups and downs. ... Even though they knew that I was gay, a lot of my co-workers didn't care. ... All I wanted to do was to serve my country the best way I knew how, until one night that all changed ..."
From The Body
Report by the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status (March 24, 2011)
From AIDS.gov
Hold the Line (December 2, 2010)
From The Body
Panels to Probe Problems at St. Louis VA Clinic (July 30, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Don't Walk With Your Head Hanging Down: A Blog Entry by Enrique Franco (June 1, 2010)
The word "pride" standing alone can be viewed as someone coming off as a conceited, pompous, self-righteous, egotistical person. But, when you marry pride with words like honor and courage, it takes on a very different look.
From The Body
Thoughts on the Day "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Dies -- From a Gay, HIV-Positive Ex-Army Sergeant (May 28, 2010)
I completely understand that this issue will not be solved overnight. ... The Army needs the time to grow and mature. So do its Soldiers.
From The Body
With Highest Rate of Cases, Navy Sees HIV Infections Rise (November 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
ACLU Reaches Settlement for Veteran Denied State Department Contractor Job Because He Has HIV (August 25, 2009)
From American Civil Liberties Union
VA to Begin Offering Routine, Voluntary HIV Tests at Medical Centers (August 17, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily U.S. HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Vets Affected by VA Hospital Errors to File Claims (July 28, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
VA Inspections Show Continued Flaws (June 16, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hearing to Air VA Mistakes With Hospital Equipment (June 15, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Congressional Panel to Analyze VA Hospital Mishaps (June 2, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Florida: Miami Veterans Administration Hospital Reaching Out on Colonoscopy Risk (May 29, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Veterans Affairs: 5th HIV Case Linked to Unsterile Equipment (May 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
President Obama Announces the Creation of a Joint Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (April 9, 2009)
The new initiative will set up electronic medical records that start when military personnel enlist and last the rest of their lives.
From White House
Texas: Army Hospital Contacts Hundreds in Insulin Scare (February 9, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Another Battle for Vets (January 4, 2008)
Veterans routinely struggle with homelessness and mental illness; experts say HIV may not be far behind.
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
Profiles in Courage: David Garner (May 2006)
From The Body
On the Front: HIV/AIDS and the Uniformed Services (PDF) (September 2005)
From Family Health International
Identification, Surveillance, and Administration of Personnel Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (PDF) (July 15, 2005)
From U.S. Department of the Army
HIV Seroconversions Among Active Duty Members 1990-2004 (PDF) (February 9, 2005)
From Navy Environmental Health Center
U.S. Military Mandates HIV Testing Every Two Years (May 25, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vietnamese, U.S. Militaries Discuss Cooperation in HIV/AIDS Prevention (April 13, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chlamydia: Infection Prevalent Among Female Army Recruits (September 4, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fact Sheet: HIV/AIDS and Uniformed Services (August 2003)
To read PDF, click here.
From UNAIDS
HIV in U.S. Military Down, Navy Doctor Says (November 25, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Navy HIV Statistics (PDF) (April/June 2001)
Money Matters: Forgotten Benefits for Forgotten Men and Women (September 2000)
Veterans Administration programs.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
VA Benefits: Forgotten Resources for Forgotten People (October 1997)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
AIDS Action Applauds Passage of H.R. 3019 With Ryan White Care Act Funding Increases, Repeal of Military HIV Ban, Resurrection of AETCs (April 26, 1996)
[Archived Article]
From AIDS Action Council
VICTORY !!! FY '96 Appropriations to be Completed Tonight; Dornan Military HIV Discharge Provision Repealed (April 25, 1996)
From AIDS Action Council
AIDS Action Council Press Statement: AIDS Action Celebrates Repeal Of HIV Military Ban As The End Of Sad Chapter In History Of AIDS Epidemic; Statement of Jay Coburn, Legislative Representative, AIDS Action Council (April 25, 1996)
From AIDS Action Council
Dangerous Discharge: Will Dornan's PWA Military Ban Survive Legal Combat? (April 1996)
[Archived Article]
By Catherine Hanssens, Esq, AIDS Project Director.
From Lambda Legal
AIDS Action Urges Gingrich To Check His Facts, Support Military HIV Ban, Repeal Legislation (February 15, 1996)
From AIDS Action Council
Codification of DoD HIV Ban Marks A Sad Day in AIDS History. AIDS Action Heartened Clinton Administration Taking Bold Steps To Right A Grievous Wrong (February 9, 1996)
From AIDS Action Council
AIDS Action Council Denounces As Shameful Military HIV Ban Proposed By Republican Majority, To Be Signed Today By Clinton (January 26, 1996)
From AIDS Action Council
AIDS Action Applauds Clinton's DOD Bill Veto, Echoes Objection to Dornan Provision (December 29, 1995)
From AIDS Action Council
Discharge of HIV Positive Military Possible VA HUD Conferees Appointed (November 3, 1995)
From AIDS Action Council