'Shoot for the stars': Desert Hot Springs High grads complete Marine Corps boot camp together

The former principal of Desert Ridge Academy recently took the helm at Horizon School and Amistad High School.
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Netflix series ‘Boots’ tells true story of a gay Marine in 1990s, with real insight behind the scenes

Netflix’s new television series “Boots” sheds light on a rarely seen part of the military and LGBTQ+ service members.
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MARINES give students glimpse of enlistment during Future Marines Bootcamp

This “boot camp” is designed to give school-aged children a glimpse of life as an enlisted Marine while simultaneously ...

In 'Boots,' a gay Marine comes of age before the era of 'Don't ask, don't tell'

Inspired by Greg Cope White's memoir "The Pink Marine," the Netflix series features a gay teen in boot camp at a time when ...