… who is grappling with being gay when he unexpectedly enlists in … barred from serving in the military. “A guy came up to … had a very unfortunately classic gay coming-out story. It was … ’t reveal their sexual orientation. DADT was officially repealed in 2011 …

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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' …

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Don't ask, don't tell, just watch. The first teaser for Netflix's upcoming closeted Marine recruit show Boots is now out. "My life needs a change, sir. I want to be somebody else," closeted teen Cameron Cope, played by Miles Heizer, …