Adrianna Vorderbruggen

Major Adrianna Vorderbruggen

Country

United States

Occupation

Military

Description

Major in the United States Air Force. Considered the first out member of the U.S. military to be killed. Fought for the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and was one of the first lesbians to marry in the US military. Died in action when killed by a suicide bomber in 2015.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/22/adrianna-vorderbruggen-lesbian-air-force-officer-k/
• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/12/23/first-out-gay-woman-in-us-military-killed-in-action/
• http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/12/23/family-friends-remember-mn-major-killed-in-afghanistan/

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