Tag: Eric Fanning
Military leaders are lining up to oppose Trump’s attacks on HIV+ service members
A lawsuit against the removal of two HIV positive airmen from service is getting some big support behind it, including former secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The suit, Roe and Voe v Shanahan, is before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit following a preliminary injunction from February that prevented the Air Force from discharging service members with HIV.
Amicus briefs have now been submitted, including one presented by a number of military leaders, including former...
First openly gay Army Secretary thanks his boyfriend publicly
The US Senate has approved the first openly gay official to serve as the US Secretary of the Army. 47-year-old, Eric Fanning was confirmed to be the head of the US Army Forces May 17, 2016.
Barack Obama appraised Eric Fanning:
“Eric brings many years of proven experience and exceptional leadership to this new role.
“I am grateful for his commitment to our men and women in uniform, and I am confident he will help lead America’s Soldiers with distinction.
The official did not back...
