Randy Phillips

Randy Phillips

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1990 -

Occupation

Military, Activist

Description

Member of the United States Air Force who rose to prominence through social media with the repeal of the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy of the armed forces. Initially appeared anonymously as a homosexual member of the armed forces, then revealed his identity as he fought for the repeal. Continues his LGBTQ activism.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/federal-eye/post/who-is-randy-phillips/2011/09/20/gIQA2MYBjK_blog.html
• http://www.cbsnews.com/news/airman-tells-dad-hes-gay-in-viral-post-dadt-vid/
• http://www.advocate.com/print-issue/advance/2012/03/14/gay-soldier-goes-youtube-tire-tube

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