Jase Daniels

Who is Jase Daniels?

Jase Daniels is a former United States Navy Hebrew linguist who was discharged from the military twice under the law known as Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Daniels served from 2001–2005 and again from 2006-2007. After coming out publicly in the Stars and Stripes newspaper, Daniels publicly challenged the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy which forbids lesbian, gay and bisexual service members from serving openly. Daniels was featured in a Newsweek article September 27, 2010 and on September 4, 2011 in the New York Times expressing interest in returning to Active Duty. Daniels reaccessed back to active duty in the United States Navy on December 12, 2011 and is believed to be one of, if not the first, service member to return to active duty post-Don't Ask, Don't Tell.