Out in National Security (ONS)

Out in National Security (ONS) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to empowering queer national security professionals. We build community, secure equality of opportunity, and promote allyship by taking a broad view of the national security enterprise and bridging organizations of excellence to other like-minded groups.

Out in National Security advances our community’s interests by seeking outcomes and goals that positively impact the lives of today’s and tomorrow’s LGBTQIA+ national security practitioners. 

Out in National Security is driven by four core principles. We select opportunities and make organizational decisions with these values in mind.