As evidenced by the US military's horrifying conduct in Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, there is a problem with morale and discipline in these armed forces. This revelation has also made clear that the military's breakdown of order is based on a culture of sexism, racism, homophobia, violence and lack of concern for human rights. These profiles of lesbian service members contrasts sharply the right wing's assertion that to allow lesbian and gay soldiers would cause a breakdown in morale and discipline. This is a scathing indictment of a pointless and homophobic policy.