Blue Alliance
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The Blue Alliance is an American non-profit organization
of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Alumni of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
. The Blue Alliance is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that does not represent the
US Air Force Academy Association of Graduates nor the U. S. Air Force Academy.
The organization continued to grow, and in November 2009 established a leadership structure to support the membership of over 200. The organization now comprises an unofficial "common interest group" among the U. S. Air Force Academy Alumni. The organization incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in the State of California
in ¿¿July, 2007?.
for current Cadets, parents and family of midshipmen and for other alumni serving in the fleet.
Although most Blue Alliance members would prefer to see an end to the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, political activism is not the primary mission of the organization.
Non-profit organization
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of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Alumni of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
. The Blue Alliance is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that does not represent the
US Air Force Academy Association of Graduates nor the U. S. Air Force Academy.
History
The group was initially formed in 2007 by 35 LGBT alumni of the Air Force Academy.The organization continued to grow, and in November 2009 established a leadership structure to support the membership of over 200. The organization now comprises an unofficial "common interest group" among the U. S. Air Force Academy Alumni. The organization incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in the State of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in ¿¿July, 2007?.
Mission
The Blue Alliance provides a path for "reconnection" for the many GLBT USAFA alumni who have over time been disassociated from the U. S. Air Force Academy and the USAFA Association of Graduates because of their sexuality or gender identity. By maintaining visibility, the members of the organization become role modelsRole Models
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for current Cadets, parents and family of midshipmen and for other alumni serving in the fleet.
Although most Blue Alliance members would prefer to see an end to the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy, political activism is not the primary mission of the organization.
Outreach
One of the more revealing facts from the Blue Alliance study was the that only one in six of those who enter the academy identify as LGBT at the time they enter. The remaining 83% re-identify as LGBT while at the academy, in the fleet, or as civilians after completion of their service.See also
- U.S. Air Force Academy
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- USNA OutUSNA OutUSNA Out is an American non-profit organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Alumni of the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland...