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May, 2012

Faces of Our Families

"These are the faces of gay and lesbian military families. Some are legally married in states that allow same-gender marriage. Some are engaged ... Some have been together for decades. Some are newlyweds ... And all [...]

McLaughlin v. United States

“This case is about one thing, plain and simple ... It’s about justice for gay and lesbian service members and their families in our armed forces rendering the same military service, making the same sacrifices, and [...]

He Came Out, So I Went In

"I remember sitting on my couch, looking up at the pictures on the wall—engagement, wedding, family. Things that normally made sense had just been turned upside down. Nothing was clear, nothing made sense, and nothing was [...]

War Journal

"My greatest fear is something bad happening to Thom while I’m deployed. Unlike my fellow (read: straight) married service members, I can’t expect to be granted emergency leave to go be with him. He cannot be [...]

Opposing DOMA

"Charlie Morgan's voice has been muted by cancer. It has spread and is putting pressure on her vocal cords. But while she speaks with a soft whisper now, her voice has never been louder." [...]

Finding Hope

"As I stood there, I began to notice that the people who were standing in line were clearly men in the military who were trying to get their dates on base. I looked down at [...]

My Two Dads

“This should also be a call to action ... I’m the son of two gay dads, and I have something to say. Those of us who are part of this community—even by proxy—have a chance to [...]

Our Families Matter

"In a first-of-its-kind conference and Capitol Hill convergence, OutServe hosted an event in Washington, D.C.—its inaugural Capital Summit May 14 – 15. As OutServe’s second official gathering, the Capital Summit’s theme, “Our Families Matter,” boasted a [...]

Coming Home & Coming Out

As I prepare to redeploy, I’m already planning my return to the States after a long year away from loved ones at home. These plans include attending a Yellow Ribbon event with my fiancé, Rob. For [...]

Ask Sarge: Joining the military and PCSing to Virginia

Dear Sergeant: I am happily married and in the military. My husband has been thinking about joining the military as well, but I’m concerned that he will be stationed elsewhere and we will be geographically separated. [...]