In America, if you are openly homosexual you cannot sign up and become a member of the armed forces – you won’t be accepted.
However, it is a different story here in New Zealand.
Rod Vaughan investigates the increasing numbers of soldiers, sailors and air force personnel who are coming out and are proud to be gay.
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Producer: Chris Wilks
Reporter: Rod Vaughan
Editor: Paul Enticott
Camera: George Murahidy