We Served
Austin Rooke (left) was an officer in the Army intelligence corps. He talks about his experience coming to terms with himself as a young gay man in the military. He was later reactivated to serve in Iraq. This Is His Story
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"This is a pic of me when I was stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky."
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"I was born in 1969 in Hawaii. Joined the Navy out of high school. I served as an EMT/Admin. Assistant/Firefighter. I currently live in California with my wife of nine years, our bird dog Jon Jon and our turtle Jasper."
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"This is me upon return to Savannah, Ga., on Aug. 8, 2003. I was in 3-15 Infantry Batallion in the 3rd Infantry Division. I participated in the invasion of Iraq and remained there for four months. "
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"Went into the Air Force during the Vietnam War and helped with the evacuation during the fall of Saigon. Was in Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield/Storm and was responsible for commucations for the B-52 bombers and Air Rescue. Retired in 1993."
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"This is me right before I left for overseas back in 2004. I am now out of the USMC and have been out since 8/10/05."
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"Desert Storm. Currently a full-time college student studying pre-law, hope to go on to law school and practice human rights law."
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"Me in the gulf during Desert Storm. We were the next wave to go out. Fortunately for them, the war ended just as fast as it began. Hoorah!"
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"I was a Sgt. in the Marine Corps serving at Camp Pendleton, California when this picture was taken in 1990. I was sent to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield/Storm and upon return I had this picture taken. I served over ten years honorably and gay."
Women in Uniform
See Angelina, Demi, Jordanna Brewster and other favorite on-screen women in uniform.
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Fighting 'Don't Ask'
Let the experts tell you what not to say or do if you're gay and in the military.
Service Members Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is a nonprofit legal services, watchdog and policy organization assisting military personnel affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
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Gays in the Military News
Veterans target "Don't Ask" policy, highly skilled officers are dismissed, and a porn investigation hits Fort Bragg.
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· Paratrooper Porn Scandal
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