Story highlights Pentagon celebrates LGBT Pride Month

Transgender people are barred from serving openly

Washington D.C (CNN) The Pentagon hosted a LGBT celebration Wednesday, but transgender activists weren't feeling it.

The "Celebrate" event, which is organized by DOD Pride, an employee resource group that works with the Pentagon, comes at a time when transgender supporters are still pushing for an end to the military's policy that bars them from serving openly.

"There is a lot to celebrate," James Hatt, an Air Force civilian and event organizer, told CNN. "We aren't complete yet, but we have won some victories."

In a speech at the gathering of about 100 people, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said gains have been made but acknowledged there is still more to be done.

"Although it took far too long for policy to match reality, and while there is still work to be done, we have made great progress toward achieving DoD Pride's goal of ensuring that all members of the Department are empowered to support its mission in an inclusive workplace free of discrimination," Mabus said.

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