With the recent end of the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy onhomosexuals serving in the military, Hanscom FCU said it wants tomake everyone feel comfortable handling their finances at thecooperative.

To “highlight their status within the military as an affirmingorganization dedicated to inclusion,” the $912 million credit unionhas published an ad in the Hansconian, a newspaper forthose who live and work on Hanscom Air Force Base, theMassachusetts military station where the financial institution isheadquartered.

“With the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Hanscom FCU'smembers can be more open in the workplace about their personalrelationships,” said Scott Post, senior vice president of strategyand delivery. “In the past, members may have been reluctant to havetwo names printed on their checks, or take other actions that couldreveal the status of their relationship.”

The ad, created with Rain, Hanscom FCU's marketing firm,reinforces its long-held policy of membership for significantothers and household members, the credit union said.

Hanscom FCU serves 44,786 members across the country andoverseas.

Enacted on Dec. 21, 1993, the DADT policy prohibited militarypersonnel from discriminating against or harassing closetedhomosexual or bisexual members or applicants but banned openly gay,lesbian or bisexual persons from military service. The policy wasrepealed Sept. 20.