Yeoman 3rd Class Joshua J. Kelley by day, drag queen by night.
It looks like the Navy has came a long way from the time RM 3 Schindler was murdered for being gay. This incident lead to extensive media coverage and, ultimately, to the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy.
But, the Navy has changed drastically since then.
Petty Officer Joshua J. Kelly joined the Navy, like his father, to get out of the local area in exchange for challenge and adventure. And, adventure he got.
This includes doing drag queen performances in order to help improve moral. It appears that he’s positively received, from NBC news:
When Kelley joined the Navy, just like his father had, he said he was hoping to get out of his small town and challenge himself. He said he was a bit nervous about meeting all the new people, and he knew not everyone would be as colorful and flamboyant as he is. He was pleased, however, when he found acceptance.
“I have many LGBT friends here, and if you can stand at attention properly and speak with proper etiquette, that’s what it comes down to in the Navy,” he said. “No one tells me I’m too feminine. I’ve not once had a bad experience as a gay man in the military.”
His twin brother is also a drag queen.