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The year was 1985 when I turned HIV+ while serving my 2nd enlistment in the Navy. I remember the infectious disease officer come into my isolation room decked out in a "space suit" to give me the death sentencing notice, I was 27 years old. I should write a book of the experiences, good and bad I have endured there after. That was 30 years ago come March 2016. I'm a longtime survivor, grateful that the military has taken good care of my medical condition throughout all these years.
As a Vietnam era veteran who was diagnosed with hiv in 1985 after serving in the US Army I understand the stigma, medical and mental wellness issues of a veteran formerly military. DOD needs to sit at the table with NIH and others to bring stands up to date so that military people with hiv may serve fairly and openly. Being open and honest is the best for all in the long run. There was a time with blacks, women etc serving in the military. There is a changing of the guard. Salute.
Frederick Wright-Stafford
I must commend these American Warrior in speaking truth to power and for some to have the courage to mention HIV related to our military. After living 5 years with my spouse that is a High Ranking Retried wound officer I have been privilege to know a lot about HIV and the political side of Military leadership. It took the Military a long time to figure out HIV in the rank, for most were feed good and had great heath care. The HIV rate has never been revealed in truth.
October 1, 2015 • Jacksonnyville