I suppose I am a little surprised to notice there has been no post or comment about this previously. Perhaps "things" have evolved quite a bit overnight and there is no reason to remark upon this. I find it interesting at least.

In the US military a gay marriage will be difficult to completely assimilate into the military "culture". Sure, fooling around on your wife, playing the field, gang banging even might be somewhat accepted but a gay marriage? Not so much.

However, officers have a much better chance of "surviving" than do enlisted men and women who might consider or attempt the same thing. However, their careers are no doubt in jeopardy, regardless of right or wrong. Sometimes career advancement seems to have little to do with right or wrong or even performance. Life is unfair.

Should we as outside gays looking in hope for unequal treatment of these two guys? I think not. Over the years we have seen very uneven results when political dictates have promoted folks who are not qualified. That includes females, blacks, minorities and others. Qualified is qualified. My only hope is that these two guys are somewhat judged upon their qualifications and not some political edict or lack thereof.

Best regards,

RA1

I couldn't believe this story when I first heard of it. Best wishes to these guys and good for West Point

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/05/at-west-point-duty-honor-gay-marriage/?_r=0

Some great pictures. . .