Duty, Honor, Pride
Post-Vietnam Experiences
Even after the Vietnam War ended in 1975, LGBTQ+ soldiers were still being discriminated against and discharged from the military based on their sexual orientation. Julie Lobur was born in New Kensington, PA in 1955 and moved to Harrisburg with her mother when she was 15 years old. She joined the military in 1983 at 28 years old, trying to escape a bad relationship. However, her military service was cut short after her ex-girlfriend had Lobur’s liaison officer informed that Lobur was a lesbian.
Photograph of Julia Lobur (second from left) in uniform as she served in the military in 1983.
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Lobur, Julie. Interview by Bob Kegris, 12 November 2013. LGBT Center of Central PA History Project. Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. |
Photograph of Julie Lobur’s army platoon in 1983 at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
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