AdvertisementDischarged over sexual orientation, military still owes thousands of vetsJuly 02, 2023Quil LawrencefacebookEmailRet. Lt. Col. Bob Alexander stayed closeted in the Air Force for 20 years because of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. He came out when the policy ended, and when he retired, he decided to help those who weren't discharged honorably because of their sexual orientation. He resides in Washington D.C., and works as a cybersecurity attorney. (Keren Carrión/NPR)