Well, this article from the current edition of the Washington Blade discusses the upcoming hearings on Don’t ask, Don’t tell and the Military Readiness Enhancement Act. The cool part is that they decided to include a picture of yours truly, along with several other former service members who were discharged under DADT on the front […]
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New Study Calls on Congress to Repeal Don’t ask, Don’t tell
Ladies and gentlemen, let me apologize for being a little behind on blog posts. I’ve been “recovering” from my trip to Washington, DC, last week and catching up on various tasks. That said, you must check out this report written by four retired flag officers - generals and admirals - declaring that DADT become history:
Report […]
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 […]
Repealing Don’t ask, Don’t tell is Fundamental to Freedom
NOTE: This was also posted at Outright Libertarians.
Last December the CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes featured a story about Don’t ask, Don’t tell – the misnomer people commonly use for the Policy Concerning Homosexuality in the Armed Forces. Correspondent Lesley Stahl spoke to a number of gay veterans who had served in the US Armed Forces. She […]
West Virginian Last Surviving US Veteran of World War I
This story comes from the Army Times:
Sole Survivor: Congress Honors Last US Veteran of World War I
A 107-year-old West Virginia farmer, recognized as the last living U.S. veteran of World War I, said he was honored to be the last representative of a generation of veterans.
Frank W. Buckles, who enlisted in the Army in 1917 […]
