The Center for Military Readiness is 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization about policies of the United States military.[1]
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It was established in 1993, in the aftermath of the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy enabled under former President Bill Clinton.[2][3][4] It is headquartered in Livonia, Michigan.[3]
Its Board members include Allan C. Carlson, Frank Gaffney, David Horowitz, Frederick Kroesen, John Lenczowski, Kate O'Beirne, Phyllis Schlafly, Carlisle Trost, Claudius E. Watts III, Faith Whittlesey, and Walter E. Williams, among others.[5] Other members at large have included Linda Chavez, Beverly LaHaye, and Wally Schirra.[3]
It is opposed to allowing gay persons from serving in the military.[6][2] It also aims to limit its number of women,[7] and has published reports critical of alleged double standards in their promotion.[8]