President Barack Obama made history last month when he nominated Eric Fanning, a gay man, to be secretary of the Army. If confirmed by the Senate, Fanning will continue the integration of gay soldiers ...

This is the tale of how Col. Patsy Thompson “survived in silence” in the military, especially when she had to discharge a woman for being gay – while hiding her own relationship. They say Pentagon ...

Less than five years after Congress repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," a policy that banned openly gay service members from serving in the U.S. military, the head of the military's largest branch is an ...

WASHINGTON — Army Secretary Eric Fanning calls his elevation to the job "remarkable." Fanning is the first gay head of a military service branch. Of his sexuality, Fanning tells NBC's "Today" he ...

Eric Fanning was sworn in Wednesday as secretary of the Army — the first openly gay leader of any U.S. military service, NBC News reports. The ceremony is another historic moment for the Obama ...

WASHINGTON -- The Senate confirmed the nomination of Eric Fanning to become the next under secretary of the Air Force April 18 and he began his transition into the office after being sworn in April 29 ...

Mr. Eric K. Fanning, acting Under Secretary of the United States Army poses for his official photo in the U.S. Army Portrait Studio at the Pentagon, Washington, July 13, 2015. automation The Senate ...

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This week, the Senate unanimously confirmed Eric Fanning to be secretary of the Army. This appointment is historic. Fanning is the first openly gay leader of a branch of the U.S. military. Earlier ...