Monday, August 13, 2012

"In The News Today..."

Brig. General Tammy S. Smith (right) and her wife, Tracey Hepner

On Friday, a historic event took place, the promotion of America's military's first openly gay general officer.

Tammy Smith, a 26 year Army veteran was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General at a pinning ceremony presided over by her wife, Tracey Hepner and attended by70  friends, family members and supports.

Although certainly not America's first gay general officer, Tammy will forever hold the distinction of being the first able to openly and proudly serve.

Read the rest of the story here.

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