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Monday, May 26, 2014

Memorial Day 2014

We remember those who gave all for our nation. All who have served have given of their efforts in defense of our nation. Some gave all. These photos were taken in Fountain Hills, Arizona at Veterans Memorial adjacent to the city's main attraction, one of the world's largest fountains. The Honor Guard was practicing the day before Memorial Day, and I just happened to be there at the time.to open the show in NPR’s report.

“But first, I just have to say the VA is here for its queers, and we are proud to serve all veterans,” the MC said.

— The CIA celebration was extensive and overseen in Washington, DC, by its new director, Gina Haspel, according to its website:

During our keynote event held at CIA Headquarters the first week of June, Director Haspel introduced Major General (MG) Tammy Smith, the highest ranking and first openly gay general in US history. Director Haspel described MG Smith, saying, “She refused to give in to discrimination, stayed riveted on her goals, and proceeded to blaze a trail that will go down in the history books. Today, Major General Smith is widely recognized as a pioneer in helping LGBT men