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From ‘Gomer Pyle’ to ‘Boots,' and the long, stagnant march of acceptance for the gay Marine

Opinion: 60 years after the gay actor Jim Nabors played a straight Marine, gay actor Miles Heizer plays a gay one, while being a gay Marine still demands a cover story, writes John Casey.

Ex-marine who allegedly tore down tattoo shop's Pride flag charged with hate crime

Benjamin Michael, 44, was seen walking by the Dapper Dog Tattoo Shop in Annapolis when he stopped and tore down a Pride flag the business had displayed by its door, according to authorities.

Marine Corps Celebrates Pride, Puts Down Homophobes

When a commenter on a Facebook Pride post defended "don't ask, don't tell," an officer pointed out that heterosexuals had never been kicked out of the military due to their sexuality.

Marine Corps Training, Titles to Go Gender-Neutral

In response to the opening of combat positions to women, the U.S. Marine Corps is reevaluating its titles and training protocol for entry-level troops. 

Meet the transgender Marine Corps vet running for Congress in Pennsylvania

“They want us to get stuck on pronouns. I want to get stuck on bringing grocery prices down,” Sarah Klimm said.

Revenge Porn Is Finally Illegal Under Navy and Marine Corps Law

A military regulation went into effect this week that bans sharing of nude photos without consent. 

Soldier Wins Gay Following With Musical Invitation to Marine Corps Ball

The Internet has fallen in love with Jaxon McClure, a Marine who serenaded pop star Tori Kelly with a request to be his date.

Marine Corps' Nude Photo Sharing Scandal Expands to Include Gay Porn Sites

A scandal that began with hundreds of Marines caught sharing nude photos of fellow female servicemembers on social media has expanded to include sharing of photos of males servicemembers on gay porn sites. 

Queer ex-Marine Corps drill instructor channels leadership & Netflix’s ‘Boots’ in Arizona congressional run

Democrat JoAnna Mendoza told The Advocate that her life's story has prepared her to run for Congress.

Steve Grand Attends Ball with Gay Marine

A popular country singer and a marine made for the best-looking date at last night's Marine Corps Ball.

Apple CEO Tim Cook bends the knee to Donald Trump with a golden Oval Office gift & $100 billion pledge

“It’s a unique unit of one,” the Apple CEO said at the White House, adding, “designed by a U.S. Marine Corps corporal.”

Marines to Allow Gay Spouses in Clubs But Fort Bragg Only Admits Friends

In response to a recent controversy in which a lesbian wife of an army lieutenant colonel was denied membership to a spouses club, the Marine Corps issued new guidelines mandating that all spousal support clubs operating on Marine bases be LGBT-inclusive.

Brownback supports Pace's remark on gays

Republican presidential candidate Sam Brownback is backing Marine Corps general Peter Pace over his remarks that homosexuality is immoral.

WATCH: Stephen Colbert Enraged by Girly Marine Hats

The Colbert Report host mocks conservatives who are panicking over a proposed change to hats warn by the U.S. Marine Corps.

As a gay veteran and advocate, I know we can't afford another Donald Trump presidency

On the anniversary of the end of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, a Marine Corps veteran speaks on why LGBTQIA+ military families—and the nation—can't afford another Donald Trump presidency.

Lt Dan Choi to Reenlist

Lt. Dan Choi, who was honorably discharged by the U.S. Army in July under "don't ask, don't tell," is in New York seeking to apply for entry into the U.S. Marine Corps.

Joint Chiefs chairman won't apologize for antigay remark

Senior aides to the chairman of the military Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday that Marine Corps general Peter Pace won't apologize for calling homosexuality immoral, an opinion that gay advocacy groups deplored.