text: I served in the British Army for almost 25 years. I did multiple operational tours. During these tours I did, on occasion, serve with soldiers who later (when it was legalised) came out as gay. Some of them I knew were gay, some I suspected, some I had no idea. Did it bother me - not one iota. To a man and woman they were professional, tough, reliable and resilient. Not once was I propositioned or had inappropriate advances made towards me. Those sort of things only happen in the prurient minds of those who have never been in this situation. I suggest you do some growing up, some research, and get out a bit!