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NOM: Magazine Is Major Threat to Unit Cohesion

NOM: Magazine Is Major Threat to Unit Cohesion

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The latest threat to military unit cohesion is a magazine targeted toward openly gay service members, says the National Organization for Marriage's Ruth Institute.

Last week the subgroup reposted a One News Now report on its blog and wrote that activists are pushing for "more than the right to serve in the military" by allowing OutServe to be offered on a limited number of Air Force and Army bases once "don't ask, don't tell" is repealed.

OutServe is published by a group of the same name that advocates for openly gay members of the armed services. The organization has 42 international chapters and 4,000 members. The publisher released a statement August 29, announcing that the next edition will include the names and faces of nearly 100 OutServe members to mark the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" September 20.

"This marks an incredible time in the history of our military," said J.D. Smith, codirector of OutServe. "Gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members once had to conceal their true identities. By featuring their pictures and their stories, we are signaling that time has passed. It is time for these military members to be honored for their extraordinary commitment and sacrifice in defense of our country. "

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