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Two Veterans, One Legacy of Change | San Antonio News
When the Iraq War’s first serious injury hit a San Antonio Marine, Eric Alva didn’t just lose his leg—he became a national symbol for change. Publicly coming out in 2007, he helped repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” standing beside President Obama when the law was signed. Meanwhile, Danny Ingram, discharged under the policy in 1994, lost his career but stood firm on his oath to defend equality. Their paths crossed lobbying Congress, their stories now honored at the Obama Presidential Center. Both continue fighting today—Alva as an advocate, Ingram with American Veterans for Equal Rights—proving…
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