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For same-sex military couples, a battle on the home front

FOXBOROUGH — When the twins came along, Casey McLaughlin left her job as a high school history teacher and stayed home with them. Now 2, Grant and Grace keep her busy, on a recent day demanding yogurt, Play-Doh — and Mama.

Like any other military wife, McLaughlin, 35, worries about her spouse’s possible deployments, combat duty, and the mandatory weeks of training each year. But when the Massachusetts National Guard holds retreats for married couples to help them better cope with the stresses of military life, Casey McLaughlin is not invited.

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These ladies have great courage! Stand your ground, you are an example to all of us.

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This could very possibly be moot in a few short weeks, if DOMA is overturned by the Supreme Court.