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Black Gay Army Veteran “Comes Out” as a Republican
Rob Smith, a former activist during the "don't ask, don't tell" era, became a conservative because of the Democratic Party's "outrage culture."
Despite his liberal upbringing and history of progressive activism, a black gay man and military veteran has “come out” as conservative.
Rob Smith, who currently works as a journalist in New York, served in the army from 2000–2005. He wrote a book about serving during the “don’t ask, don’t tell” era and was an activist for LGBT rights in...
You could have gay sex in the Roman army, so long as you were...
The Romans were #Masc4Masc long before Grindr even came up with the term
Gay sex in Ancient Rome was not only easy to come by, it was an accepted part of being a Roman – even in the army.
The Romans didn’t see being gay as bad or sinful. But they also didn’t exactly admire it altogether either.
While they didn’t necessarily punish homosexuality, they did look down on anyone who was the bottom in gay relationships.
Evidence suggests Roman society didn’t even...
Watch this soldier propose to his Army boyfriend at the Pride in London parade
The Pride in London parade was incredible – but it was particularly special for this military pair.
Corporal Damian Dagg, 30, met Josh Thorne one year ago at the 2016 parade, so Saturday’s event was the perfect moment to propose.
The Army medic walked out from the assembled troops from all three branches of the armed forces and beckoned his boyfriend, who plays in the Army Medical Services Band, to join him.
And in front of military personnel and staff from the...
Obama pardons US Army captain who spent year in prison for being gay
Peter Heidgerd was court-martialed in 1989 and felony conviction hurt employment opportunities
President Barack Obama has pardoned a Georgia man who spent year in prison for being gay.
Peter Heidgerd, now 56, has spent nearly three decades with a felony conviction on his record because he had a gay relationship with a fellow soldier in the US Army.
Heidgerd was convicted in 1989 of conduct unbecoming an officer while at Fort Gordon near Augusta. He spent a year behind bars in the...
Same-sex marriage first as couple wed on British Army base in Cyprus
An army sergeant and his partner have become the first gay couple to marry on a British military base overseas.
Sergeant Alastair Smith, 36, married his partner, Aaron Weston, in Cyprus on the British forces territory in Dhekelia.
It is the first ever same-sex marriage to take place on a UK army base, and the first at a base overseas.
The couple’s wedding took place on September 10th alongside the picturesque coastline of Fisherman’s Cove.
The ceremony was approved and officiated by Air...
First openly gay Army Secretary thanks his boyfriend publicly
The US Senate has approved the first openly gay official to serve as the US Secretary of the Army. 47-year-old, Eric Fanning was confirmed to be the head of the US Army Forces May 17, 2016.
Barack Obama appraised Eric Fanning:
“Eric brings many years of proven experience and exceptional leadership to this new role.
“I am grateful for his commitment to our men and women in uniform, and I am confident he will help lead America’s Soldiers with distinction.
The official did not back...
I’ve made love to my brother
This is basically the story of my life and I have no other way to put it than this. I’m Ryan, I’m 20 years old and I’ve made love to my brother. I am fully aware of how horrible this may sound to you, but, over the time, I have realized that nobody can walk in other man’s shoes, which is why I am not angry anymore at how society views this taboo. You may argue that I am...
