first out transgender officer in all eight of the uniformed services, and the first female four-star officer in the PHSCC. In that role, Levine will lead a team of more than 6,000 officers in responding to public health crises and natural disasters.Following her promotion to admiral, Levine’s historic accomplishment was praised by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone for the transgender community.
But she was criticized by conservatives due to her gender identity, with many disputing the notion that she is a woman.Indiana Congressman Jim Banks responded to a tweet from U.S.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about Levine’s new position, tweeting: “The title of first female four-star officer gets taken by a man.”The title of first female four-star.