The National Guard and military reserving were welcomed at pride events in los angeles and san diego but not here. Although our efforts to Contact People at pride by phone through email and in person proved fruitless, pride leaders have been quoted as saying part of the reason behind the military ban was the u. S. Military doesnt allow transgender people to serve openly. That doesnt hold water for the california state military reserve. We are recruiting our first Transgender Service member, our first out Transgender Service member i should say into the csmr in the next month. Reporter there will be one military angle to pride weekend. As Bradley Manning now known as chelsea has been named honorary grand marshal. Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of espionage. Manning admitted to leaking military documents to wikileaks while in the army. Manning isnt worthy of honor according to fred shine who heads up the San Francisco log cabin republicans. Chelsea mann