Putting himself in line with Republican presidential hopefuls Haley Barbour (R-MS), Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) and Mike Huckabee (R-AR), former Senator Rick … [Read more...] about Watch: Rick ‘Frothy Mix’ Santorum Wants to Reinstate ‘DADT’
Military
Dismissal Proceedings Halted for Sailor in Accidental Sleepover
The Navy has halted dismissal proceedings regarding Naval Petty Officer Stephen C. Jones, initiated after Jones was discovered asleep in the same bed … [Read more...] about Dismissal Proceedings Halted for Sailor in Accidental Sleepover
Watch: Defense Sec’y Gates Tells Troops in Iraq They Will Notice Little Change Following ‘DADT’ Repeal
The service chiefs weren't the only officials addressing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal today. On his trip to Iraq, Defense … [Read more...] about Watch: Defense Sec’y Gates Tells Troops in Iraq They Will Notice Little Change Following ‘DADT’ Repeal
Watch: Military Service Chiefs Report ‘No Issues’ with ‘DADT’ Repeal Implementation
At a hearing today before the House Armed Services Committee the four military service chiefs reported that things were going smoothly with training … [Read more...] about Watch: Military Service Chiefs Report ‘No Issues’ with ‘DADT’ Repeal Implementation
Wingnut Cindy Jacobs Suggests Gays in the Military are Responsible for Recent Earthquakes and Tsunami
Wingnut Cindy Jacobs of Generals International ministry is back to tell everyone that she was totally right about mass bird deaths … [Read more...] about Wingnut Cindy Jacobs Suggests Gays in the Military are Responsible for Recent Earthquakes and Tsunami
Pentagon: End in Sight for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
At a House oversight hearing on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" today, Pentagon officials said that repeal implementation training was going … [Read more...] about Pentagon: End in Sight for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
So What’s It Like to Spend the Night in a Tent with Prince Harry?
As you may know, Prince Harry is raising awareness about wounded soldiers this week by joining them on the first part of a trek to the North … [Read more...] about So What’s It Like to Spend the Night in a Tent with Prince Harry?
Gay Navy Petty Officer Spared Discharge After ‘DADT’ Hearing
Yesterday I reported that Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Derek Morado was going to be undergoing a discharge hearing under 'DADT', a troubling … [Read more...] about Gay Navy Petty Officer Spared Discharge After ‘DADT’ Hearing
Watch: Airman Returning Home from 9 Months in Afghanistan Wakes Up His Brother
A brief, touching clip, given more poignancy by the clip I posted earlier of a soldier whose sacrifice denied him a similar opportunity.Watch, AFTER … [Read more...] about Watch: Airman Returning Home from 9 Months in Afghanistan Wakes Up His Brother
Watch: The Story of US Army Cpl Andrew Wilfahrt, a Gay Soldier Who Died in Combat Last Month in Afghanistan
OutServe, the underground network of actively serving LGBT service members, and the Courage Campaign share with us a video from the parents of US Army … [Read more...] about Watch: The Story of US Army Cpl Andrew Wilfahrt, a Gay Soldier Who Died in Combat Last Month in Afghanistan