AP writer Kimberly Dozier writes about the forced retirement of dog handler Michael Toussaint, who supervised and systematically hazed Petty Officer … [Read more...] about Navy Veteran Joseph Rocha Slams Misleading AP Story About Abuse, Hazing at Hands of Military Supervisor
Joseph Rocha
Letter from the Father of Joseph Rocha, Discharged Under DADT
With the Pentagon’s family survey now in the field, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), a national, legal services and policy organization … [Read more...] about Letter from the Father of Joseph Rocha, Discharged Under DADT
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Naval Petty Officer Third Class Joseph Rocha
On one day in the Middle East, I was ordered by a superior to get down on my hands and knees and simulate oral sex on a person working in the kennel. … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Naval Petty Officer Third Class Joseph Rocha
Naval Officer Who Supervised Hazings Forced to Retire
I've been periodically posting about the case of Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Rocha (below), and the hazing he experienced while serving under … [Read more...] about Naval Officer Who Supervised Hazings Forced to Retire
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #553
LT. COLONEL VICTOR FEHRENBACH: Appears on Rachel Maddow's show to discuss 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' discharge. NAVY VET JOSEPH … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #553
News: Will Young, National Equality March, Shot Put, Bernie Madoff
Muslim footballers agree to play Paris gay team: "Bebel director Zahir Belgharbi insisted there had been 'a misunderstanding' and sent … [Read more...] about News: Will Young, National Equality March, Shot Put, Bernie Madoff
Navy Investigating Case of Gay Sailor Who Resigned Over Abuse
The U.S. Navy is investigating the handling of the case of veteran Joseph Rocha, who resigned from the military after experiencing hazing and … [Read more...] about Navy Investigating Case of Gay Sailor Who Resigned Over Abuse
Navy Promoted Chief Despite Knowing He Brutally Abused Soldiers
In August, I posted about Navy veteran Joseph Rocha, who resigned from the military after experiencing hazing and harassment at the hands of his … [Read more...] about Navy Promoted Chief Despite Knowing He Brutally Abused Soldiers