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January, 2012

The Repeal: From Leaders’ Perspective

Just as no two LGB service members are the same, no chain of command faced identical issues with the repeal. For many commands, there was no tangible change; the training happened, the president signed the law, [...]

Service Academies Lead DADT Repeal

Sept. 20, 2011 passed by like any other Tuesday at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point; classes proceeded normally and life was ‘business-as-usual.’ This is according to Tyler, a sophomore cadet at West Point, originally [...]

Let’s Go! New Orleans

With a rich culture, strong military heritage, and one of the most popular carnival celebrations, New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities. From the flamboyant nightlife, world-famous chefs, and great music to the [...]

War Journal

I clearly remember the first time a siren went off. My platoon and I were eating our MREs in a container yard when we learned that the president had officially declared war on Iraq. SPC “H” [...]

Suicide in the Military: Signs & Keys to Prevention

When I was a sophomore in high school, one of my best friends handed me what I thought was a Christmas card. She handed them out to a bunch of our friends. She was always very [...]

Power Players – A Pentagon Civilian

“There was this vivid moment for me—like when the film Wizard of Oz changes to color as Dorothy opens the door—when I walked into the party and saw an officer I worked with, a personal staffer [...]

The New DADT: The Military’s Ban on Transgender Service

"Though OutServe boasts an impressive 51 regional chapters, a handful of chapters remain hidden from the public eye...for many of these service members, my interview was the first opportunity for them to share their experiences publicly.” [...]

Power Players: The Ambassador

Despite his lavish upbringing, Ambassador Hormel remembers always having felt “different from other little boys.” When pressed by what he meant, the Ambassador said: “ was awkward and uncomfortable and isolating. I wanted to be [...]

Ask Sarge: Rehab, Coming Out, Correcting the Record

Dear Sergeant, I was discharged from the Navy during the Vietnam War in Sept. 1967 for being gay. Originally, I received a Good Conduct discharge; however, seven months afterward, my discharge classification was changed to a Misfit [...]

Healthier You – Get Fit!

January is here and many of us are making New Year’s resolutions. Many resolutions regard increased fitness levels, weight loss, or both. For service members, a healthy, fit body is essential. No rank or age is [...]