Delivering the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Thursday, President Obama said allowing gay and lesbian soldiers to openly serve … [Read more...] about President Obama: Openly Gay and Lesbian Soldiers Make America Stronger – WATCH
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Army Secretary Eric Fanning Never Expected to Have Military Career as a Gay Man: WATCH
Eric Fanning, the first openly gay Secretary of the Army, sat down with Today's Matt Lauer to talk about the issues his sexual orientation has raised … [Read more...] about Army Secretary Eric Fanning Never Expected to Have Military Career as a Gay Man: WATCH
Freshmen Strip Down for Naval Academy’s Greasiest Bonding Tradition, the Herndon Climb: WATCH
Hundreds of Navy plebes enjoyed an annual tradition at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis yesterday, the annual Herndon Climb. The challenge involves … [Read more...] about Freshmen Strip Down for Naval Academy’s Greasiest Bonding Tradition, the Herndon Climb: WATCH
At Graduation, VP Joe Biden Salutes Gay West Point Class President EJ Coleman for His Courage
Vice President Joe Biden spoke at West Point's graduation ceremony yesterday at Michie Stadium at the military academy, and gave special recognition … [Read more...] about At Graduation, VP Joe Biden Salutes Gay West Point Class President EJ Coleman for His Courage
House Approves Defense Bill That Would Undo Obama’s LGBT Executive Orders on Job Bias
The U.S. House of Representatives last night approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which contained a "religious liberty" amendment … [Read more...] about House Approves Defense Bill That Would Undo Obama’s LGBT Executive Orders on Job Bias
Eric Fanning, First Openly Gay U.S. Army Secretary, Sworn In: WATCH
Eric Fanning was sworn in today as Secretary of the U.S. Army, the first openly gay man to hold the position. Fanning's confirmation yesterday … [Read more...] about Eric Fanning, First Openly Gay U.S. Army Secretary, Sworn In: WATCH
Meet Carl Austin-Behan, the Former Mr. Gay UK Just Sworn in as Manchester’s Lord Mayor
Councillor Carl Austin-Behan, a former Mr. Gay UK who was dismissed from the Royal Air Force in 1997 because of his sexual orientation, was sworn in … [Read more...] about Meet Carl Austin-Behan, the Former Mr. Gay UK Just Sworn in as Manchester’s Lord Mayor
Eric Fanning Finally Confirmed as First Openly Gay Secretary of the Army
Eric Fanning has finally been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the first openly gay Secretary of the Army. Fanning had served as Acting Secretary while … [Read more...] about Eric Fanning Finally Confirmed as First Openly Gay Secretary of the Army
Why Does the Defense Secretary Find It ‘Complicated’ to Let Trans People Serve Openly? – VIDEO
A cadet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado questioned Defense Secretary Ash Carter last week about the military's plan to allow transgender people … [Read more...] about Why Does the Defense Secretary Find It ‘Complicated’ to Let Trans People Serve Openly? – VIDEO
One GOP Senator Is Blocking the Historic Appointment of Gay Army Secretary Nominee Eric Fanning
Despite bipartisan support, one Republican Senator is blocking the appointment of openly gay Eric Fanning (above) to the position of secretary to the … [Read more...] about One GOP Senator Is Blocking the Historic Appointment of Gay Army Secretary Nominee Eric Fanning