Remembering Corporal Andrew Wilfahrt, U.S. Army

from Courage Campaign and OutServe:

Tomorrow will mark the 100th day since President Obama signed legislation repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" back in December. "This is done," he said at the time.

But it’s not done. Since then, at least three gay soldiers have died in the closet waiting for the Pentagon and the White House to certify that Our Military is ready to implement repeal. Among them is U.S. Army Corporal Andrew Wilfahrt, whom Courage Campaign and OutServe honor today.

This is his story, as told in a powerful new video Testimony by his mother Lori and father Jeff.



Please watch this video and share with friends. People need to hear Andrew's story to show that the gays and lesbians currently serving give the same sacrifices -- and still can't serve openly and honestly.

Thanks for standing strong for equality and supporting our troops.

With thanks to JD Smith, OutServe

Harvard Welcomes ROTC

Harvard University has officially re-established ROTC with the U.S. Navy. Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus signed the agreement today.

The White House praised Harvard's decision to welcomed ROTC back to campus:

With our nation at war, this sends a powerful message that Americans stand united and that our colleges, society and armed forces are stronger when we honor the contributions of all our citizens.

--Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney.

OYE Comment:

We join the White House in applauding this decision and urge other Ivy League institutions to Support Our Troops by encouraging their students to consider volunteering for military service via ROTC.