When I joined the military you could be asked, and had to answer truthfully if you were gay.  Then there was the Clinton, &quot;Don&#x27;t ask, don&#x27;t tell&quot; period, and now gay and lesbian service members can serve openly.<p>I don&#x27;t think there will be an end to all conflict, but we can and should chip away at discrimination.  We should also take time to celebrate the wins, big and small.