One of the lingering misunderstandings about Don’t ask, Don’t tell is when it applies. A lot of people believe - incorrectly - that it only applies when on duty and/or in uniform. They mistakenly assume that it’s okay for a gay soldier to go home to his boyfriend or partner and go out to clubs […]
Integrity News
Combat Veterans — Veterans who have seen combat whether it was in World War I or the streets of Baghdad.
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Update, Additional Info to Yesterday’s Post
A friend did some research and learned that Owen West, the author of the New York Times op-ed I posted yesterday, is a former USMC Infantry officer, Harvard graduate (Yes, people who go to Harvard can and do join the military.), and novelist. His father, also a former Marine infantryman, is also a writer who […]
New York Times: An About-Face on Gay Troops
Check out this excellent essay in the New York Times:
An About-Face on Gay Troops
By OWEN WEST
GENERALS are scolded for preparing to fight “the last war,” but if President Obama intends to keep his promise to allow gays to serve openly in the military, he would do well to study President Bill Clinton’s attempt of 16 […]
Dallas Veterans Day Parade
Good news! I applied to have a display booth during the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade and was approved. This will be the second year I have had a display during this event.
In the application I was very honest about the nature of the the booth - it’s about gay veterans. And the planning committee […]
A Grim Anniversary
Today is a sad day for me. One year ago today, one of my friends and former soldiers was killed in Iraq. There’s no political commentary for this entry. Just take a moment to remember someone you’ve lost. I never want anyone to be forgotten, so I’d like for you all to take the time […]
