In his confirmation hearings today, Chuck Hagel was asked about a conscience clause in the Defense bill used by the right-wing to undermine … [Read more...] about Chuck Hagel Fields Questions About Gay Troops, Discrimination, Same-Sex Marriages on Military Bases: VIDEO
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Hagel Promises to Move ‘Expeditiously’ on Gay Troop Benefits
Confirmation hearings are currently underway for Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense. Watch them LIVE HERE. Chris Johnson at the Washington Blade … [Read more...] about Hagel Promises to Move ‘Expeditiously’ on Gay Troop Benefits
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Defense Secretary Nominee Chuck Hagel Confirmation Hearings
Hearings are underway for the confirmation of Chuch Hagel as Secretary of Defense.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world … [Read more...] about Watch LIVE:
Defense Secretary Nominee Chuck Hagel Confirmation Hearings
Meet the World’s Most Optically Powerful Surveillance Plane: VIDEO
Holy big brother eyes.1.8 billion pixels. It's the equivalent of having 100 predator spy drones look at a medium-sized city at once. At 17,500 … [Read more...] about Meet the World’s Most Optically Powerful Surveillance Plane: VIDEO
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Lifts Ban on Women in Combat
Opening thousands of front line positions, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has lifted the ban on women in combat, the AP reports: "The … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Lifts Ban on Women in Combat
Pentagon Backs Army’s Decision Not to Intervene in Spouses Group’s Decision to Deny Lesbian Membership
In December, Andrew posted about Ashley Broadway, the wife of a ranking officer in the Army, who was excluded from the Association of Bragg Officers’ … [Read more...] about Pentagon Backs Army’s Decision Not to Intervene in Spouses Group’s Decision to Deny Lesbian Membership
Schumer, Boxer Get Behind Hagel Nomination, Cite His ‘Sensitivity and Understanding’ of Gay Military Issues
New York Senator Charles Schumer and California Senator Barbara Boxer are getting behind the nomination of Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary.Politico … [Read more...] about Schumer, Boxer Get Behind Hagel Nomination, Cite His ‘Sensitivity and Understanding’ of Gay Military Issues
Rachel Maddow Lays Out Why Chuck Hagel’s Positions on Rape, Abortion, and Gays are Important: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow took a thorough look at Chuck Hagel's positions on rape, abortion, gays, and illuminates why all these issues are very important in … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Lays Out Why Chuck Hagel’s Positions on Rape, Abortion, and Gays are Important: VIDEO
Army Staff Sergeant Tracy Dice Lost Her Wife to War, and is Being Shut Out of Benefits Due to DOMA: VIDEO
Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Tracy Dice is mourning the loss of her wife, 29-year-old Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson, one of three … [Read more...] about Army Staff Sergeant Tracy Dice Lost Her Wife to War, and is Being Shut Out of Benefits Due to DOMA: VIDEO
Gay Troops to Get Full Discharge Pay, in Settlement of Case Against Defense Department
In a settlement announced today, former service members in a class action lawsuit challenging a Defense Department policy that halved the separation … [Read more...] about Gay Troops to Get Full Discharge Pay, in Settlement of Case Against Defense Department