'Don't ask' repeal is historic- 'This is the defining civil rights initiative of this decade. Congress has taken an extraordinary step on behalf of men and women who've been denied their rightful integrity for too long.' Homeless Navy veteran returns wallet ' Homeless veteran Brian Christopher found the wallet on the street, and after some searching, decided to do the right thing. His story is inspiring all of us about the true meaning of the holiday season. Pair of Marine moms headed to Boston Marathon - The two runners met for the first time this past week shortly before welcoming their sons home at Camp Pendleton. The Deployment Diaries - It's a blog we created that we will post on frequently about our first deployments. Kelsey's has already began, Michel's is quickly approaching, and mine will be here before I know it. Four Marines who lost limbs in Afghanistan ' The Marines talk about the Afghan people, their time in Afghanistan and the price they paid. Iraq official: Al Qaeda plans U.S., UK Christmas attack - Al Qaeda is planning attacks in the United States, Britain and Europe around Christmas, one year after a failed attempt to bomb a U.S.-bound passenger plane, a senior Iraqi official said.
