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Navy Veteran Joseph Rocha Slams Misleading AP Story About Abuse, Hazing at Hands of Military Supervisor

Andy Towle February 21, 2011

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

Topics: Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Joseph Rocha, Military, News

Letter from the Father of Joseph Rocha, Discharged Under DADT

Andy Towle August 26, 2010

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

Topics: Coming Out, Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Joseph Rocha, Military, News

Story from the Frontline of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
Former Naval Petty Officer Third Class Joseph Rocha

Andy Towle May 3, 2010

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

Topics: Living | Loving, Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Joseph Rocha, Military, News

Naval Officer Who Supervised Hazings Forced to Retire

Andy Towle October 21, 2009

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

Topics: Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Joseph Rocha, Military, News

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #553

Andy Towle October 14, 2009

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

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, News More Posts About: Dan Savage, Dan Savage, Don't Ask Don't tell, Joseph Rocha, News, Sean Chapin, Towleroad Guide to the Tube, Towleroad Guide to the Tube, Victor Fehrenbach

News: Will Young, National Equality March, Shot Put, Bernie Madoff

Andy Towle October 13, 2009

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

Topics: Celebrities, Health, News More Posts About: AIDS, AIDS/HIV, Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Daniel Radcliffe, discrimination, Don't Ask Don't tell, football, Jesus Luz, Joseph Rocha, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson, Montana, National Equality March, News, Russia, Russia, Sydney, Taylor Lautner, Will Young, Will Young

Navy Investigating Case of Gay Sailor Who Resigned Over Abuse

Andy Towle September 23, 2009

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

Topics: Military, News More Posts About: Don't Ask Don't tell, Joseph Rocha, Military, News

Navy Promoted Chief Despite Knowing He Brutally Abused Soldiers

Andy Towle September 3, 2009

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

Topics: Military, News More Posts About: Joseph Rocha, Military, News

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