About SLDN: Vision, Mission and Goals

A Vision

Freedom to Serve. 

A Mission

SLDN is a national, non-profit legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and related forms of intolerance.

Goals for Freedom

• Lift the ban preventing gays, lesbians and bisexuals from serving openly and honestly in the military.
• Provide free legal services to service members harmed by "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" and related, discriminatory policies.
• Protect service members from harassment based on perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Advocate for policies and practices that improve the lives of service members.
• Support service member and veteran pride as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender persons.
• Strengthen organizational capacity to assure the freedom to serve in the most cost-effective, strategic fashion.