Why I Am Actively Supporting the Boy Scouts

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If my greatest sin in the end is that I’ve been too open, too loving, that I’ve drawn the circle of inclusion to large, I’m willing to take that chance.

Tim Medvetz and The Heroes Project

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Their mission is to “improve the care and protection of heroes through individual support, community empowerment and systemic change.”

The Difference Between Gay and Straight Soldiers

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The repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” was great but it’s not enough

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.

The Only Achievement of War is Full Graveyards: Robert Fisk in Belgium [VIDEO]

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“Don’t worry about shells, that’s bad luck, worry about snipers—they’re shooting at you.”

Veteran’s Day

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Honoring Our Veterans On Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day

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On this day, a moment of remembrance, not least about the day itself.

‘The Man with the Signs’ – A Breathtaking Tribute to Fallen Soldiers

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Filmmaker Max Esposito tells the story of a man who, twice a year, creates a tribute to the service people who have given their lives in the previous six months.