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Army Pins First Openly Gay General

August 14, 2012 By Joshua M. Patton Leave a Comment

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was repealed on September 20, 2011 and less than a year later, the US Army has named its first openly gay flag officer, Brigadier General Tammy Smith. On Sunday, August 12, … [Read more...]

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Gay in the Military | Romney Bites Off More Than He Can Chew

December 23, 2011 By Lynn Goya Leave a Comment

When Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney approached a Manchester, New Hampshire diner he may have bitten off more than he wanted to chew.The older man was wearing a hat saying “Vietnam … [Read more...]

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Dear Reader

October 2, 2011 By freedom 3 Comments

Dear reader, I was a victim of Military Sexual Trauma, or MST. This letter is intended to reach out to active duty, National Guard, reservists and veterans that suffer from MST as well … [Read more...]

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Top Military News Headlines

September 21, 2011 By freedom Leave a Comment

Repeal Day Marks The End Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"Don't ask, don't tell" is no more. The policy barred openly gay, lesbian or bisexual people from serving in the … [Read more...]

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No Longer Silent: Jane’s Battle With PTSD

September 4, 2011 By freedom 4 Comments

Over the years, hundreds of servicemembers have been victims of military sexual assault (MST). For too long they have been told to keep quiet, to stuff it down or suck it up. But these men and women … [Read more...]

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NDA Amendments and the Repeal of DADT

May 29, 2011 By Joshua M. Patton Leave a Comment

When the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy was still being debated, one of the ways in which the Obama administration tried to get around those in Congress who objected to … [Read more...]

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Top Military News Headlines | February 21, 2011

February 21, 2011 By freedom Leave a Comment

China police show up en masse at hint of protest Sunday. And as China develops its carrier, the U.S. boosts naval forces in the Pacific.Increased U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan killing few … [Read more...]

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Top Military News Headlines | February 18, 2011

February 18, 2011 By freedom Leave a Comment

Shinseki issues an apology for missing the deadline for caregiver benefits. And, JAG relieved of command for his poor handling of doctor’s sex assault case.Shinseki apologizes for missing … [Read more...]

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Top Military News Headlines | February 7, 2011

February 7, 2011 By freedom Leave a Comment

Report: U.S. initiative to arm Afghan villagers carries some risk. And, an injured Marine will receive an adapted home after being severely wounded in Iraq.Police: Death of Kadena airman being … [Read more...]

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Top Military News Headlines | February 4, 2011

February 4, 2011 By freedom Leave a Comment

REPORT: Is Kandahar safer for good or just safer for now? And, Democrats ask the DoD to allow ousted gays to appeal for honorable discharge.Kandahar: Safer for good or just safer for … [Read more...]