Gay US Marine Made Famous in Viral Kissing Photo Gets Engaged (VIDEO)

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The happy reunion between a Marine and his long time partner that went viral has now turned into a lifelong commitment.

Author William Broyles on His Return Trip to Vietnam (VIDEO)

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William Broyles has written a “gripping memoir” about his return to Vietnam and his attempts to make sense of the war.

Uniformed Code of Military Injustice

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UCMJ – Unjustly Coddling Military Jerks

Men are Being Sexually Assaulted in the Military, But Nobody is Talking About it

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Our Soldiers are being raped…by our Soldiers.

Entire Town Gifts Triple Amputee Veteran with Dream Wedding

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Residents of Temecula, CA, gifted Marine Corporal Juan Dominguez and his wife, Alexis, with everything they needed for a perfect wedding to show their gratitude for his service to the country.

Vet Who Lost Leg in Afghanistan Now Helps Prepare Recruits for Realities of War (VIDEO)

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Joel Booth said, “I’m not afraid of it just because something bad happened. For people who haven’t been in combat, it’s hard to understand.”

Heroic Men in 2012

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We pause to honor the men who loved, changed lives and saved them in 2012.

Children Will Listen

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Greg White spent a summer teaching a ten-year-old nephew to run, and changed both their lives.

Dear John: A Rocky Transition From Girlfriend To Friend

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Dear John addresses a clingy ex, a son who joined the Marines, and a Christian’s view of “hating the sin but loving the sinner”.

From Dork to Combat Killer in 14 Weeks

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Matt Crowder looks back at the moment he knew he had to join the U.S. Military—the morning of September 11, 2001—and how that has turned him into the man he is today.

Video: Marine Meets His Daughter For the First Time

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There was a lot more waiting for Marine Fernando Chuva upon his arrival home from Afghanistan…

The New Normal

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Greg White reflects on the choices he’s made as a gay man, including the choice not to become a father.

Fight of His Life

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A combat-wounded veteran forms Wings for Warriors to help stop government injustices toward injured soldiers.

Images That Remind Us of the Real Reason for Memorial Day

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What images of soldiers stick with you that represent everything that Memorial Day is supposed to mean?

The Hair Touch Heard ‘Round the World

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Amie Lee explains how the photo of President Obama being patted on the head by a little boy evoked deep feelings about the way strangers have always wanted to touch her bi-racial children’s hair.

20 Cliches On Lent And Earthly Attachment

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I check Facebook like I pick scabs.