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Pentagon Sued Over Discharging Two HIV Positive U.S. Airmen

By JRL Charts|2018-12-28T15:27:59-08:00December 28th, 2018|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Air Force, Air Force spokeswoman Carrie J. Volpe, discharged from the military, Lambda Legal, lgbt politics, OutServe-SLDN, testing HIV Positive, Two airmen lawsuit|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (12-28-18) — Two U.S. airmen who tested positive for HIV last year are suing former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the Pentagon over what they describe as an “unconstitutional and improper” discharge do to their HIV status. Lambda Legal and OutServe-SLDN filed the Federal lawsuit on behalf of the two airmen's behalf [...]

After 68 Years, Gay Air Force Vet Honorably Discharged

By: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer WASHINGTON D.C — Times have changed since 1948! The story of H. Edward Spires is truly a heart inspired one that every member of the LGBTQ community should feel. The 91 year-old finally, after 68 years, received an “undesirable” discharge from the Air Force for being gay. Friday Jan. 6, [...]