Gina Ortiz Jones and Shawn Skelly make LGBTQ+ history with Senate confirmation
In a massive step for LGBTQ+ rights, the US Senate has confirmed two LGBTQ+ nominees to the Department of Defense. Gina Ortiz Jones and Shawn Skelly have both officially started their respective positions in the defense apartment. Jones was confirmed as the undersecretary of the Air Force. This has made her the first out lesbian to hold the position through all branches of the military. She has also become the first woman of colour to be an undersecretary for any military branch. Skelly is set to serve as the assistant…
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