LGBT Mardi Gras. Like the rest of the city, the New Orleans LGBT community has been celebrating Mardi Gras since its beginnings in the 1830s. But the first official gay Carnival krewe, the Krewe of Yuga, wasnât formed until the late 1950s. At the time, Yuga was forced to remain relatively underground, organizing balls and parties in private homes.
Special Concerns for People with J-Pouches. A J-pouch is made from the end of the small bowel and attached to the anal canal to form a pathway for the passage of stool. Your body will need some time to adjust to having a J-pouch.
Separating or Retiring - Pay attention to your discharge date. Your travel voucher cannot be processed until the date you are placed on the retirement list or your discharge date. This date will be on your military orders. Refer to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for more information. Use the May 2011 version of the travel voucher, DD1351-2 form! After April 30, we will only accept the current version of the travel voucher. Earlier versions signed and dated May 1 or later will be returned for action. We don't want you to have to redo your claim on the current version of the form dated May 2011.