This article discusses how a new policy in the Navy & US Marines will allow HIV + corps members to serve on foreign soil & on some ships. This is the 1st big change in the how these corps handle + people since the 1980's. Before this, most people would be fortunate if they were allowed to serve at all once being diagnosed as +. If these people weren't immediately removed from service, they were not allowed on ships or foreign soil.
The new terms do require regular medical reviews & treatment. That would be a given to remain healthy anyway. This is a huge step forward for the Navy. I agree with the decision, but I must say I'm a little surprised it came about. This is a military that just recently allowed gay people to openly serve. Allowing + people to serve in this manner is acknowledging the changing reality of HIV. I wonder if the Army & Air Force do now or will have soon similar allowances made for HIV + people.
Cya...
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