Eric Fanning Approved/1st Openly Gay Secretary of the Army

[Steve C.]

Posted: 5/18/16 at 5:57am

The Senate has finally approved Eric Fanning as the (first openly gay) Secretary of the Army.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/05/17/478456199/senate-confirms-eric-fanning-first-openly-gay-leader-of-military-service?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=us

This is another step in the right direction for LGBTQ persons. Secretary Fanning is a highly qualified and decorated Armed Forces representative and should be acknowledged and thanked. He is also a vocal supporter of transgender persons serving in the military.