Chief Warrant Officer and LGBT activist Charlie Morgan died this morning after a long battle with breast cancer. She leaves behind her wife Karen and … [Read more...] about Cancer-Stricken Lesbian Soldier Charlie Morgan Succumbs To Disease
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Pentagon to Extend New Benefits to Spouses of Gay Personnel
The Pentagon is set to announce it is extending new benefits to the spouses of gay and lesbian personnel, the Washington Post reports: The military … [Read more...] about Pentagon to Extend New Benefits to Spouses of Gay Personnel
Gay West Point Cadet Escorts His Boyfriend to Winter Formal: PHOTOS
From the Facebook page of Knights Out, the West Point alumni support group for LGBT soldiers: "This, ladies and gentleman, is progress at an … [Read more...] about Gay West Point Cadet Escorts His Boyfriend to Winter Formal: PHOTOS
Chuck Hagel Fields Questions About Gay Troops, Discrimination, Same-Sex Marriages on Military Bases: VIDEO
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
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