Obama nominates first Gay US army secretary
Saturday, 19 September 2015
US President Barack Obama nominated Eric Fanning as Army secretary on Friday in a move that if confirmed by the Senate would make him the first openly gay person to serve in that role.
Fanning has been active in gay rights and served on the board of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, a group that aims to increase "the number of openly LGBT officials at all levels of government."
He has held an array of different posts in Congress and at the Pentagon over the past 25 years, including as special assistant and chief of staff to Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
"Eric brings many years of proven experience and exceptional leadership to this new role," Obama said in a statement, according to NDTV.
--Samir--