ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait -- U.S. Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing celebrate Pride Month at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 2, 2022. Pride Month is a time to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ service members, and acknowledge the challenges that remain and to reaffirm the commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ people. The Defense Department strives to lead on issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, including for LGBTQ+ people.