Dec 25

Obamas pay tribute to soldiers in Christmas message (AFP)

AFP – US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Christmas Day paid tribute to members of the US military and urged Americans to give support to men and women in uniform. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 25

Gays ousted from military now hoping to return (AP)

AP – Joseph Rocha reported being cruelly hazed by Navy colleagues. Katherine Miller resigned from West Point halfway through, weary of concealing her sexual orientation. David Hall was outed by a fellow Air Force cadet and booted from the career he loved. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 25

Pentagon says no timeline yet on ending gay ban (AFP)

AFP – The Pentagon on Monday said it was unclear how soon the repeal of a ban on openly gay troops could be carried out after Congress scrapped the law in a ground-breaking vote. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 25

US chopper crashes in Puerto Rico, six aboard (AFP)

AFP – A US National Guard helicopter with six people on board has crashed off the coast of Puerto Rico, a military spokesman said Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 25

US gay activists celebrate fall of their 'Berlin wall' (AFP)

AFP – Rights activists are comparing the lifting of a ban on gays openly serving in the US military to the fall of the Berlin Wall, hoping the move could pave the way for the legalization of gay marriage. Read the rest of this entry »