One day, I received an email from a Soldier I had never met; it said I was being investigated under DADT and that I would be stripped of my rank and … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Darren Manzella
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Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Mother in the Closet
Our son pondered what to do with his life. One day he came home and announced he had joined the military. He was flush with excitement, fully aware of … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Mother in the Closet
DADT Repeal Efforts Continue Despite Military Objections
The optimistic news on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", from Kerry Eleveld at The Advocate: "Alex Nicholson, executive director of gay … [Read more...] about DADT Repeal Efforts Continue Despite Military Objections
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Shonda Garrison
I was lucky, though. I did not get kicked out, but that does not mean that DADT didn’t affect me. The uncertainty and fear of knowing that anyone with … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Sgt. Shonda Garrison
Watch: California GOP Lawmaker and Iraq War Veteran Nathan Fletcher’s Impassioned Speech Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Yesterday, the California Assembly voted 51-17 to approve a resolution urging President Obama to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" … [Read more...] about Watch: California GOP Lawmaker and Iraq War Veteran Nathan Fletcher’s Impassioned Speech Against ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Soldier Returning to Baghdad
Mr. President, my unit is extremely undermanned. We’re working around the clock in Baghdad. My commander informed me that the Army cannot afford to … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
A Soldier Returning to Baghdad
Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) on DADT Repeal: Soldiers Would be Unwilling to Fight and Die for Their Gay Comrades
Senator James Inhofe thinks all soldiers are as bigoted as he is, suggesting in an interview with the American Family Association yesterday that … [Read more...] about Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) on DADT Repeal: Soldiers Would be Unwilling to Fight and Die for Their Gay Comrades
Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former SSgt David Hall
A cadet went to my commanders and told them I was gay and dating a fellow cadet. During the investigation that followed I made no comment to the JAG … [Read more...] about Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former SSgt David Hall
Watch: Straight Soldiers Show Their Support for Gays in the Military by Dancing to Ke$ha
(via gawker) Popped collars, go-go dancing atop heavy equipment, nudity, lip-dubbing in the showers. These are all things to be extremely … [Read more...] about Watch: Straight Soldiers Show Their Support for Gays in the Military by Dancing to Ke$ha
Army Secretary John McHugh Withdraws from SUNY-Oswego Commencement Ceremony Over Planned ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Protest
Army Secretary John McHugh was to receive an honorary degree this Saturday at the State University of New York—Oswego's commencement ceremony but … [Read more...] about Army Secretary John McHugh Withdraws from SUNY-Oswego Commencement Ceremony Over Planned ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Protest