Wednesday, August 15, 2012

YOU DECIDE - SHOULD AN ARMY GENERAL BE WELCOME IN MARYLAND - WITH HER SPOUSE?


During a promotion ceremony, August 11, 2012, at Arlington National Cemetery, a proud wife placed a star insignia on her spouse's uniformed shoulder — the official mark of an Army brigadier general. 


The placing of the star insignia was preceded by this announcement: “Col. Smith's partner, Miss Tracey Hepner.”

The audience burst into applause.

Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith now wears the star insignia on her uniform - pinned there by her spouse. 


General Tammy Smith is the first openly gay general in the United States Army.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta posted a YouTube video thanking gay service members and praising the ban’s repeal. 

In June, 2012 the Pentagon hosted a Gay Pride Month event. 

In July, 2012 members of the military wore their uniforms during a San Diego gay pride parade.

For more: With promotion, U.S. Army welcomes first openly gay general - latimes.com




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