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[B]5/9/11 [IMG]http://www.veteranstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ChaplainCorps.png[/IMG][/B]
by Paula Brooks
It would appear the Navy has decided to let same-sex couples in the Navy, get married in Navy chapels that are located on bases in state where where same-sex marriage is legal, and will allow Navy chaplains to perform those ceremonies.
[URL="http://www.mrc.org/pdf/CHCDADTTIERIRevision13APR2011_4_25_2011_9_24_36_1.pdf"]The changes came in the form of an April 13 advisory memo[/URL] issued to all chaplains which said the Chaplain Corps was revising its Tier I DADT Repeal training manuals, which had previously indicated that same-sex marriages are not authorized on federal property.
Citing “additional legal review” by Navy attorneys, the [URL="http://www.navy.mil/navydata/bios/navybio.asp?bioID=523"]Chief of Navy Chaplains[/URL], Admiral Michael Tidd said the Navy “has concluded that, generally speaking, base facility use is sexual orientation neutral.”
“If the base is located in a state where same-sex marriage is legal, then the base facilities may be used to celebrate the marriage,” added Tidd.
The admiral’s memo also gives Navy chaplains permission to marry same-sex couples – but would not force them to perform ceremonies if those ceremonies are not within the chaplains religious beliefs.
“Regarding chaplain participation, consistent with the tenets of his or her religious organization, a chaplain may officiate a same-sex, civil marriage: if it is conducted in accordance with the laws of the state which permits same-sex marriages or union; and if the chaplain is, according to applicable state and local laws, otherwise fully certified to officiate that state’s marriages.”
Said Lt Dan Choi, “This is an important step in our military’s work to manifest the American promise to all those who defend the American people. The military’s greatest weapon is its people; the equal treatment of all military families is critical to fulfilling our shared mandate to support our troops and their families.”[/quote]
[url=http://www.scribd.com/doc/55003935/CHCDADTTIERIRevision13APR2011-4-25-2011-9-24-36-1] The actual OK Page [/url]
[url=http://www.veteranstoday.com/2011/05/09/us-navy-gives-ok-for-on-base-same-sex-marriages/]
IN THE NAVY [/url]
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;29727034]
IN THE NAVY[/QUOTE]
instantly reminded of
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBXu-iY7cw[/media]
But yay for human rights wooo
Awesome!
I don't care what your orientation is, as long as your fighting for the good ol' US of A.
Seems the Navy and the Air-Force seem to be the most accepting in the US Military, at least in terms of gays rights.
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I recall having heard jokes about the US Navy being gay.
The navy didn't legalize gay marriage for everyone enlisted. They're only allowing gay marriage in states that legalized it. So if there is a base in lets say, Maine. Because Maine has same sex marriage, chaplains on bases in Maine can allow it. If there is a base lets say in Washington then they will not allow same sex marriages because it isn't legal. So really all they're doing is following the states law.
The navy lives up to its name :P
Great advancement of civil rights.
Well when you're stuck on a boat with no women for a few months...
[QUOTE=ze beaver;29727368]Well when you're stuck on a boat with no women for a few months...[/QUOTE]
Too bad the navy employs women.
[QUOTE=ze beaver;29727368]Well when you're stuck on a boat with no women for a few months...[/QUOTE]
Boats have women on them, you can't believe how many chicks get pregnant while on sea duty.
[QUOTE=MR-X;29727325]The navy didn't legalize gay marriage for everyone enlisted. They're only allowing gay marriage in states that legalized it. So if there is a base in lets say, Maine. Because Maine has same sex marriage, chaplains on bases in Maine can allow it. If there is a base lets say in Washington then they will not allow same sex marriages because it isn't legal. So really all they're doing is following the states law.[/QUOTE]
Bases are on Federal Property, so they don't have to follow the states laws.
It's a good step forward, seeing as how the Navy hasn't really been forced or anything and appears to be Neutral/Supportive.
Wait, this shouldn't be allowed, nor should straight marriage.
You're in the military, and the military is not the place for things like this.
The Navy would be the first haha
But in all seriousness that's a good thing. People need to learn to overcome their homophobia. It is something that people and governments squander precious resources and time to "control" since they cannot understand it.
[QUOTE=Fatman55;29727586]Wait, this shouldn't be allowed, nor should straight marriage.
You're in the military, and the military is not the place for things like this.[/QUOTE]
Tell that to military families, you jerk. :smith:
[QUOTE=ze beaver;29727368]Well when you're stuck on a boat with no women for a few months...[/QUOTE]
I've actually seen a lot more lesbians in the navy from my experiance here on a navy base, they're more open about it anyway.
[QUOTE=UncleJimmema;29727876]I've actually seen a lot more lesbians in the navy from my experiance here on a navy base, they're more open about it anyway.[/QUOTE]
I've seen the same thing myself while living on base. A lot more butch women who are bisexual or lesbian.
[QUOTE=UncleJimmema;29727876]I've actually seen a lot more lesbians in the navy from my experiance here on a navy base, they're more open about it anyway.[/QUOTE]
Hot.
[QUOTE=MR-X;29727931]I've seen the same thing myself while living on base. A lot more butch women who are bisexual or lesbian.[/QUOTE]
Hhhhot.
Anything for the National Guard??
[QUOTE=CabooseRvB;29727958]Hot.
Hhhhot.
Anything for the National Guard??[/QUOTE]
Not really, most are overweight and have high and tights.
I wouldn't know about national guard. I know a lot of marine chicks are slutty though.
[QUOTE=Fatman55;29727586]Wait, this shouldn't be allowed, nor should straight marriage.
You're in the military, and the military is not the place for things like this.[/QUOTE]
Soldiers aren't robots genius
this is pretty gay
[QUOTE=Zeke129;29728115]Soldiers aren't robots genius[/QUOTE]
Not YET, anyway.
[QUOTE=The golden;29728221]Happy? Yeah, I would be happy about this too.[/QUOTE]
I am not surprised you would be happy to see other men having sex.
But I was not using the term "gay" as in "happy".
[QUOTE=Redcow17;29728463]I am not surprised you would be happy to see other men having sex.
But I was not using the term "gay" as in "happy".[/QUOTE]
You say that like what consenting adults do behind closed doors somehow affects your life negatively.
[editline]9th May 2011[/editline]
Posted a comment, wonder if they'll let it through.
"Eric says:
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May 9, 2011 at 5:38 pm
I’m a Canadian Citizen and it’s good to see the U.S. military finally take some steps to resolve the civil rights issues that have been featured large in your country for the last decade.
Now if only the GOP would stop dicking around and pretending that this minority has some evil agenda to destroy the American Family, the rest of the USA could catch up to the First World in the pursuit of equality, freedom, and social progress."
No thanks, I don't want a spawn of gay shit around a military base
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[QUOTE=The Spie;29728998]No thanks, I don't want a spawn of gay shit around a military base[/QUOTE]
and what's wrong with that :colbert:
Of course it would be the navy.
[QUOTE=The Spie;29728998]No thanks, I don't want a spawn of gay shit around a military base[/QUOTE]
wat
[QUOTE=The Spie;29728998]No thanks, I don't want a spawn of gay shit around a military base[/QUOTE]
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