Eric Fanning
From QueerBio.com
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1968 -
Occupation
Politics
Description
Pentagon Chief of Staff in 2015, followed by Under Secretary of the Army and Chief Management Officer, and Secretary of the Army (2016-2017). Former Undersecretary of the Air Force, being the Defense Department's highest-ranking openly gay official, (2013-2015). Has worked in various defence related political positions throughout his career. Former member of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund from 2004 to 2007.
Further Reading/Research
- http://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/02/18/gay-official-named-pentagon-chief-staff/
- http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/Biographies/Display/tabid/225/Article/108871/eric-fanning.aspx
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/22/eric-fanning-air-force-secretary_n_3483390.html
- http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/04/04/trump-replaces-gay-army-secretary-with-anti-lgbt-lawmaker/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxF79eyFfjg
