The overall mission of the Vets Do Ask Do Tell, Inc is to bring awareness to and educate Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender veterans of the Veterans Administration programs that are targeted to their specific needs. To consolidate information important to these veterans and give National awareness and education about programs that may not be known by all LGBT veterans. To provide educational resources that may be needed to pursue benefits they are entitled to.

The mission for the organization is to:

1. Make known and educate LGBT veterans to any and all VA programs targeted to the LGBT community when information becomes available to Vets Do Ask Do Tell, Inc.
2. Educate LGBT veterans to policy changes within the VA and the military concerning “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”.
3. Provide a forum where LGBT veterans can openly discuss issues that are related to their service, benefits, and social aspects.
4. Promoting and supporting change within the VA system to give awareness to the specific needs of LGBT Veterans.
5. Develop groups of veterans in support of Vets Do Ask Do Tell, Inc.

Preamble

We, the members of Vets Do Ask Do Tell, Inc recognize and honor Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender veterans and veterans of all lifestyles, religions, race and sexuality. We pledge allegiance to the United States of America, and to the members in whose name we serve. We resolve to educate both our service men and women and the Veterans Administration in the needs of our service men and women and the services that are available.