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During the summer of 1999, I enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF). I had four goals in mind. These goals were to finish my undergraduate degree, become an officer, dedicate at least 20 years to the USAF, and travel...
Judith
Judith
I was a victim of the whitch hunts between 1984-1988. Horrifically, 2 of my accusers were gay Commanding Officers trying to deflect the attention from themselves. They were unsuccessful in their attempts, and I served 4 years with distinction and 3 Letters of Appreciation and a medal. I might have made it a career if I wasn't subject to such ... Read Moreharrassment and discrimination. Since then, I have lived my life Ttally out of the closet and with the same pride and standards I held while serving in the Navy.
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Monday in the East Room of the White House was the first time we heard the President address DADT in such detail. That was a good and encouraging thing. One of our clients, Lt. Col. Fehrenbach, embraced what he heard the President say...
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I was proud to join hundreds of LGBT Americans on June 27 in exercising our right to demand that our elected leaders take action to right a wrong perpetrated against service members whose service to our country is no less honorable or patriotic than our straight brothers and sisters at arms...
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On June 25, SLDN staff and supporters protested outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) LGBT fundraiser at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., to send a clear message that President Obama and Vice President Biden must end their silence on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal...
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Source: www.sldn.org
On June 30th a sailor was found dead on Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in San Diego, CA. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is calling the death of 29-year old Seaman August Prevos an apparent homicide and that the case is a homicide investigation. ...
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As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, we here at SLDN remember that this holiday is more than a celebration of summer and fireworks, but also a tribute to the brave men and women - straight and LGBT alike - who fight to keep America free...
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I was proud to join hundreds of LGBT Americans this past Saturday in exercising our right to demand that our elected leaders take action to right a wrong perpetrated against service members whose service to our country is no less honorable or patriotic than our straight brothers and sisters at...
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Active-duty gay and lesbian service members from around the globe wrote notes of support for SLDN's March on the White House this Saturday. These brave patriots remind us why we do what we do. • "Thank you everyone who is marching on Saturday...
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
Yesterday in the East Room of the White House was the first time we heard the President address DADT in such detail. That was a good and encouraging thing. One of our clients, Lt. Col. Fehrenbach, embraced what he heard the President say yesterday at the White House...
Jason
Jason
I have been following the activities of the SLDN and the DADT repeal low process since my discharge in 05 and i have to say this is the most promising news ive heard in the whole time
Kelly
Kelly
I was encouraged as well by what I heard yesterday, and then I saw this: http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-06-04/the-surprising-holdouts-on-dont-ask-dont-tell/ .... I find it really disappointing that one of the organizations that is supposed to be fighting for LGBT people in uniform to be able to stay in uniform might be using ... Read Morethose very people as a political football to further other agendae. It all needs to be done - and I don't deny the need for legislation on hate crimes and other issues - but people are losing their livelihood, their medical insurance, and their ability to care for their families!!!!!
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Servicemembers Legal Defense Network encourages you to watch News Hour coverage of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and this past weekend's march on the White House!

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I was proud to join hundreds of LGBT Americans this past Saturday in exercising our right to demand that our elected leaders take action to right a wrong perpetrated against service members whose service to our country is no less honorable or patriotic than our straight brothers and sisters at...
Steph
Steph
Thank you to all who marched!! We were with you in spirit!!!
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
I was proud to join hundreds of LGBT Americans this past Saturday in exercising our right to demand that our elected leaders take action to right a wrong perpetrated against service members whose service to our country is no less honorable or patriotic than our straight brothers and sisters at...
Kate
Kate
Hope the march went well!
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
Active-duty gay and lesbian service members from around the globe wrote notes of support for SLDN's march on the White House tomorrow at 2 p.m. These brave patriots remind us why we do what we do. • "Thank you everyone who is marching on Saturday...
Cameron
Cameron
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
These photos are great, Cameron!
Keith
Keith
thank you all who represented us so well, great photos cameron
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
Active-duty gay and lesbian service members from around the globe wrote notes of support for SLDN's March on the White House this Saturday. These brave patriots remind us why we do what we do. • "Thank you everyone who is marching on Saturday...
Lee
Lee
and if that doesn't work. See Lt.Dan Choi's call to MARCH in OCTOBER... to ALL VETS and families and friends who are supportive.
youtube.com/watch?v=a_5W-HDCNps
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On Thursday, SLDN staff and supporters protested outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) LGBT fundraiser at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., to send a clear message that President Obama and Vice President Biden must end their silence on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal...
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Servicemembers Legal Defense Network wants you to join us today at 2pm at Farragut Square (17th & K St NW) for the march on the White House to call on President Obama to break his silence on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and stand up for repeal!

Bill
Bill
I am on my way!
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By Aubrey SarvisHuffington PostJune 25, 2009The uproar over President Obama's failure to deliver on any of his campaign promises regarding LGBT issues -- DADT ("Don't Ask, Don't Tell"), ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act), DOMA (the misnamed Defense of Marriage Act) -- is turning into a din...
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Strong voices for equality rang out in the California State Legislature this past Tuesday...
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Active-duty gay and lesbian service members from around the globe wrote notes of support for SLDN's march on the White House tomorrow at 2 p.m. These brave patriots remind us why we do what we do. • "Thank you everyone who is marching on Saturday...
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
By Aubrey Sarvis Huffington Post June 25, 2009 The uproar over President Obama's failure to deliver on any of his campaign promises regarding LGBT issues -- DADT ("Don't Ask, Don't Tell"), ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act), DOMA (the misnamed Defense of Marriage Act) -- is turning into a...
Deborah
Deborah
We are having a rally here in Asheville Saturday at 5pm
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
By Aubrey Sarvis Huffington Post June 25, 2009 The uproar over President Obama's failure to deliver on any of his campaign promises regarding LGBT issues -- DADT ("Don't Ask, Don't Tell"), ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act), DOMA (the misnamed Defense of Marriage Act) -- is turning into a...
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Servicemembers Legal Defense Network encourages you to join the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" march on the White House this Saturday, June 27 at 2:00pm. Let's commemorate the 40th anniversary of Stonewall and call upon President Obama to break his silence on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” RSVP here:

Location:Farragut Square > The White House > Lafayette Park
Time:2:00PM Saturday, June 27th
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I am profoundly grateful for the courage and professionalism of Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach...
Reginald
Reginald
I am so very glad he's going to the White House Monday to present his case directly to the Commander in Chief!
Alejandra
Alejandra
He definitely is a role model. I really appreciate him for going to the White House and hopefully his case will bring an impact.
Steven
Steven
THANK YOU Lt. Col. Fehrenbach for your service.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is marching on the White House next Saturday, 6/27. It's time for President Obama to break his silence and work with Congress to kill "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Join us in DC! RSVP here:

Location:Farragut Square > The White House > Lafayette Park
Time:2:00PM Saturday, June 27th
Susan
Susan
Yes! Do it!!!
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
Too often political debates, especially on cable TV and in some corners of the blogosphere, are fact free, driven almost exclusively by emotion and bias...
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As Kerry Eleveld reports this afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) would "welcome a legislative proposal from the White House on repeal so as to provide clear guidance on what the President would like to see and when...
Dave
Dave
And it's about time SOMEBODY prodded the administration to DO something.
Dave
Dave
besides us, that is!
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution Monday calling for full equality of LGBT Americans, including the ability for gays and lesbians to serve openly in the U.S. military. America's mayors endorsed legislation in the U.S...
Daniel
Daniel
That is nothing short of awesome.
Lisa
Lisa
About time, how long have they been serving in our
Military anyway!
Maggie
Maggie
change never happens quickly within the military, even if it is obviously sensible change. but it will happen - the percentage of military folks who support DADT is declining rapidly!
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
As Kerry Eleveld reports this afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would "welcome a legislative proposal from the White House on repeal so as to provide clear guidance on what the President would like to see and when...
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On Sunday President Obama issued the customary proclamation of designating June 14 as Flag Day, ordering all federal buildings to display Old Glory this week and encouraging Americans to fly the flag at their homes...
Dave
Dave
search for Ray Charles America the Beautiful on YouTube. even if you've seen it before.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
Today President Obama issued the customary proclamation of designating June 14 as Flag Day, ordering all federal buildings to display Old Glory this week and encouraging Americans to fly the flag at their homes...
Dave
Dave
Tens of thousands denied the right to serve, or expelled despite exemplary service... while hundreds of thousands don't even consider the possibility. Service is real. Bumper stickers, car magnets and flag pins are (mostly) for show -- I don't want to insult those who actually have served or do serve AND have a car magnet!
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On Tuesday's "Formidable Opponent" segment of "Colbert Nation from Iraq," Stephen Colbert illustrated the absurdity of DADT...
Nancy
Nancy
I watch it on-line first thing in the morning.A great way to get my daily dose of laugh therapy/
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Finally, the New York Times editorial board weighed in on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." We agree with the paper's analysis of the legal ramifications of Monday's Supreme Court decision: "not much of a legal setback." We also think the White House should consider all options currently on the table,...
Dave
Dave
SCOTUS essentially allowed the administration to avoid defending in court a policy it hopes to change... or at least we HOPE it hopes to change.
Kevin
Kevin
If we don't have federal marriage and full military rights by 2012, I'm sitting out the election. If this guy won't help us, we have no candidate to support.
Geoff
Geoff
Basically if you look at states like New Hampshire, we've now got Republicans who are willing to do more than this President on our issues. Look at the polling on DADT. Even evangelicals and conservatives support our right to serve...but Obama doesn't. He used us.
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By Aubrey SarvisHuffington PostJune 8, 2009 Gallup brings good news. Across the political spectrum a growing majority of Americans favor allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the military as who they are, not as who they have to pretend to be to keep their jobs...
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By Aubrey Sarvis Huffington Post ...
Rex
Rex
And the Leaders need to get busy leading there immediately thank you very much ....!
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Servicemembers Legal Defense Network wants you to sign the petition to Air Force Secretary Donley to save Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach's career if you haven't done so already: www.sldn.org/fehrenbach.

Source: www.sldn.org
Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach has served honorably for 18 years in the Air Force as an F-15E Aviator. He has received eight air medals, one for Heroism, and was hand-picked to protect the Washington, D.C. ...
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This morning Meghan McCain twittered about the threat DADT poses to the safety of our men and women overseas: "Does anyone realize when an Arabic translator that happens to be gay is thrown out of the military that is one less person keeping my brother safe overseas...
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Yet another poll, this time from Gallup, was released this week showing massive public support (69 percent) for allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly...
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Servicemembers Legal Defense Network wants you to read this article - AP: Aviator hopes gay ban will end soon enough for him http://is.gd/IHzy - and sign the petition http://is.gd/IHAy to LET LT. COL. FEHRENBACH SERVE!!

Source: is.gd
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Barack Obama's campaign promise to scrap the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy gave Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach hope. Now the aviator is wondering if the president will deliver in time to save his 18-year Air Force career.
Lee
Lee
Sorry, BO didn't even know what the "Keep Your Promise" signs meant last night at the dinner in LA, he made a joke about it.
Here is link to OBAMA Admin video committing to Repeal DADT:

youtube.com/watch?v=wP8lj2d_qrM
Obama recommits to repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy
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During Long Beach Pride on May 16&17, I volunteered at the SLDN booth for the first time. I also learned just how many people continue to be impacted by the DADT law. The outpouring of support was tremendous...
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
During Long Beach Pride on May 16&17, I volunteered at the SLDN booth for the first time. I also learned just how many people continue to be impacted by the DADT law. The outpouring of support was tremendous...
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
If you ever doubted that we're making progress to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," you should have attended Phoenix Pride on April 18. Throngs of people waited in line in the hot sun to sign petitions at the SLDN booth...
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Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Show your support for Lt. Col. Fehrenbach! Sign SLDN's petition to Air Force Secretary Donley to let Lt. Col. Fehrenbach continue to serve his country!

http://www.sldn.org/fehrenbach

Honor ALL of our service members, speak out against the discriminatory law that is "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and stand up for the freedom to serve!

Source: www.sldn.org
Lt. Colonel Victor Fehrenbach has served honorably for 18 years in the Air Force as an F-15E Aviator. He has received eight air medals, one for Heroism, and was hand-picked to protect the Washington, D.C. ...
Christopher
Christopher
SLObama
Jerad
Jerad
It is awsome to see this but what about a sogn up like this for every single member who was "fired"
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By Aubrey Sarvis Huffington Post May 24, 2009 Sunday morning on ABC's This Week, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told George Stephanopoulos that they'd been talking about "don't ask, don't tell" in the Pentagon...
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By Aubrey Sarvis Huffington Post May 24, 2009 Sunday morning on ABC's This Week, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told George Stephanopoulos that they'd been talking about "don't ask, don't tell" in the Pentagon...
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Memorial Day weekend has become the traditional summer kick-off. For most of us the long weekend is a time to gather together for barbeques, beach trips, and ballgames...
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Servicemembers Legal Defense Network commented on their own note Service Members Speak Out on White House March.