Navy and Marine Corps raise level of authority required to discharge transgender Sailors and Marines

WASHINGTON – Thursday, the American Military Partner Association (AMPA), the nation’s largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military families, responded to the news that the Secretary of the Navy has raised the level of authority required to discharge transgender Sailors and Marines. According to the memorandum dated July, 1, 2015, “Separations initiated…

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MCRD announces 12th annual ‘Bootcamp Challenge’

SAN DIEGO — The Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) has set Saturday, Sept. 28 for its 2013 Bootcamp Challenge, a popular and competitive athletic event taking place annually during San Diego’s Fleet Week. The three mile run is part obstacle course, featuring the very same physical challenges that Marines Corps Recruits encounter during their training. In addition,…

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