Civil Union Takes Place At Military Base

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erwynn Umali, left, and his partner Will Behrens pose after their civil union ceremony Saturday June 23, 2012 held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the military base in Wrightstown, N.J. where Umali is stationed. Photo: Jeff Sheng / AP

In one of the first such ceremonies held on a military base, an Air Force Sgt, Erwynn Umali joined with his partner, Will Behrens in a civil union at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst base in New Jersey.

It was presided over by a Navy Chaplain, Kay Reeb, and was attended by dozens of friends and family.  In attendance was Eric Alva, the former Marine and prominent gay advocate.  Alva said,  “A historic event like this shows that progress is being made.”

Each event, either marriage or civil union, that gains some media attention can only help the marriage equality cause.

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