Dec. 22 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1785, the American Continental Navy fleet was organized, consisting of two frigates, two brigs and three schooners. Sailors were paid $8 a month. In 1894, French Capt. Alfred Dreyfus was convicted of treason by …

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A series about a closeted gay soldier in the military during the "Don't ask, don't tell" era of the 1990s has been canceled by Netflix after being previously criticized by the Pentagon. "Boots" was about a gay Louisiana teen …

By Michael Bresciani December 21, 2010 With eight GOP Senators joining the vote to repeal DADT, including much heralded Scott Brown (R) of Massachusetts now gays can prance in array around the military just like they now do in the classrooms, the media and …

Netflix latest hit series has already become a target for a nationwide culture war. Following its premiere last week, Boots drew the attention of the Pentagon, which labeled the popular dramedy series "woke garbage" for centering on a gay …

A new Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) series about a closeted gay man entering the military is drawing criticism from the Pentagon, adding to the attacks on the streaming company over "woke" content that saw billionaire Elon Musk call for members to …

Published October 17, 2025 7:33 AM PDT | Updated October 17, 2025 9:27 AM PDT The Pentagon's pissed off at a new LGBTQ-focused military series ... claiming it goes completely against the "warrior ethos" -- and, they're bashing Netflix for …

Blackmail was a constant vulnerability for LGB troops – Dr Nathaniel Frank Now the new Netflix comedy drama series Boots, based on Greg Cope White's 2016 memoir The Pink Marine, is bringing the bravery of gay service members to the fore. Cope White …

The hardware store in New Orleans clanged with the sound of metal on metal, the cement floor cool beneath Greg Cope White's shoes. Eighteen years old and 13 pounds too light to join the Marines, the wiry, wide-eyed teen watched his recruiter zip …

From creator Andy Parker (Tales of the City)and based on Greg Cope White's memoir The Pink Marine, Netflix's gay-themed military dramedy Boots has a lot working against it. A period piece set in a time around the nascence of Don't Ask, Don' …