Posted on 03/28/2011 9:14:42 AM PDT by mandaladon
Washington (CNN) -- A magazine designed for and by gay military members may soon be displayed at military installations worldwide, an advocacy group announced Monday.
"Our first objective with the magazine is to let all the gay, lesbian, bi, and trans members currently serving know that they are not alone," an active-duty officer who goes by the pseudonym JD Smith said in a statement.
Smith, along with co-director Ty Walrod lead the organization known as OutServe, the group describes themselves as an underground network of actively serving military members of the United States Armed Services who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
"Visibility is key," Smith said, who added that OutServe hopes to have its next version available in print at "some larger military bases."
The magazine can currently be downloaded from the internet, the statement said.
"We are not about highlighting our differences." Smith said the goal of the publication is to demonstrate "how LGBT troops are proud soldiers, sailors, airmen, Coasties, and Marines just like everyone else."
The magazine will contain features about "Don't Ask Don't Tell" repeal implementation and OutServe chapters, as well as other information of interest to currently-serving LGBT military members, the statement said.
"We also want to communicate to all troops that there are capable gay military members serving honorably, and that accepting that and moving on will make our military stronger," said Smith.
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Not the first by far. The infiltration of the brass over the past three decades was the beginning, but you’re right. They aren’t going to stop with this total debacle.
“Butch Up, Ladies. There’s a War On!”
the sooner we get people, adults with guts and a strong will to stand up for what is right the better as of right now this country and our fine institution the military is being destroyed.
ROTFLMFAO!!! Ya got me good!
Unfortunately, the decision has been made for us, so there’s no real forum for making an argument. I would maintain that the presence of active, practicing homosexuals in the military environment, where privacy is at a premium and where failure to control one’s urges affects others who can’t necessarily just remove themselves from the situation adversely affects morale and is therefore inconsistent with good order and discipline. However, apparently the MFWICs disagree, so I shall salute smartly and move forward until such time as somebody reengages on the issue.
Colonel, USAFR
Proud soldiers and Marines don't "fall in love" in public restrooms. They're not known for eating fecal matter. They don't take "golden showers".
Sorry, faggots are NOT like everyone else.
” would maintain that the presence of active, practicing homosexuals in the military environment, where privacy is at a premium and where failure to control ones urges affects others who cant necessarily just remove themselves from the situation adversely affects morale and is therefore inconsistent with good order and discipline. “
Thanks. I’ve heard that as an argument and I maintain it myself.
for the first time in nearly a 100 years my family will not be serving as my sons have now said that they are now seeking other future employment.
Seems I will be the last one in a long tradition of serving unless we get a president and house etc which has a spine ot make it clear that the traditions of America need to come back and make this country great again
Thanks for the ping, ab.
I know of only one person who is undecided about this repeal of don’t ask.
I know of not one person who is in favor of this repeal.
I only know those in combat units as I served in them so it might be different on the supply units but even then I bet there are not more than 305 who is in favor of this.
Is the GOP doing anything, are they talking social issues, is the cowardly Hannity etc talking and informing on social issues?
f course not they’re all cowards when we needed a voice the likes of Hannity who states they’re big supporters of us stayed silent,.
The GOP are cowards and the more they stay silent the more the homosexuals will pass their agenda
You threw the pitch!
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