Posted on 09/18/2015 12:39:28 PM PDT by illiac
President Obama, in a historic first for the Pentagon, has chosen to nominate Eric Fanning to lead the Army, a move that would make him the first openly gay civilian secretary of one of the military services.
Fanning’s nomination is the latest in a series of actions taken by the administration to advance the rights of gays and lesbians throughout the federal government. The Obama administration has overhauled internal policies to provide benefits to same-sex partners, appointed gay men and lesbians to the executive branch and the federal bench and ended the 18-year ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Fanning, who must still be confirmed by the Senate, has been a specialist on defense and national security issues for more than 25 years in Congress and the Pentagon. As Army secretary, he would be partnered with Gen. Mark Milley, who took over as the Army’s top general in August. Together the two men would assume responsibility for the Pentagon’s largest and most troubled service.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
“Fanning, who must still be confirmed by the Senate...”
Mitch?
Fanning...I know that name from some previous story about the Army and it was not good.
“Together the two men would assume responsibility for the Pentagon’s largest and most troubled service.”
Put a fox in charge of the hen house. That’ll fix things!
FUBO.
I’m appalled of course, but with that name the jokes will start writing themselves.
Soldier humor can be viciously keen.
So who did NOT get the job?
My dad must be spinning in his grave. Ugh.
Obama is so gracious when he wins. Nothing like rubbing salt in the wound. Obama is such a slime. A stinky, slime that we will never be rid of.
Bammy doing his best to keep on insulting us. And he’s got more than a year to go.
Another day, another stick in the eye.
We should have compassion for those who suffer mental illness, not appoint them to top positions in national defense
If Obomba wanted to do something radical, he could appoint someone who is actually competent.
I bet the Russian and Chinese generals are laughing their heads off at this typical “IN YOUR FACE AMERICA” Obama stunt.
every day, O works to weaken America, American defenses, America’s economy and jobs, America’s morals, American morale, and our allies.
Every single day.
Putin must be rolling on the floor with laughter...
I'll be glad when Iran nukes that cesspool of scum.
It's just par for the course.
I used to fly that airplane.
Shame that now the military are slaves to their homosexual, immoral "masters."
LOL to post 9.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.