Obama nominates first openly gay Army secretary

[5.56NATO]

Eric Fanning, who is openly gay and a former advisor to Defense Secretary Ash Carter, has been nominated to be the next Army secretary, the Army Times and The Washington Post reported Friday.

The Senate must still confirm his nomination. For more than 25 years, he has been a specialist on defense and national security issues. The Washington Post reported that as Army secretary, he would be partnered with Gen. Mark Milley, the Army's top general since August.

“Eric brings many years of proven experience and exceptional leadership to this new role,” Obama said in a statement. “I look forward to working with Eric to keep our Army the very best in the world.”

Fanning has been acting undersecretary of the Army since June, The Associated Press reported. In addition to his role with Carter, he has held senior positions in the Air Force.

Fanning would replace John McHugh, who has said he plans to step down no later than Nov. 1, the AP reported.
http://www.fox16.com/news/obama-nominates-first-openly-gay-army-secretary


Put an afro on him and he turns into Richard Simmons!

[number6]

Thanks for the info. I guess that explains why the Army has new uniforms.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YLcH4rLhA2k/TeRzmo6sILI/AAAAAAAADNA/nTAjKEqfx_k/s1600/the-fear-inspiring-shoes-of-the-greek-army.jpg

[Dan Morris]

Went in in 64.....Guys, I don't think I would do it now......................
Dan

[Hobe Sound AK]

Roman Empire anyone? One of the Reasons Rome fell. Like Grease, along with other problem, they always had a Homosexual Problem, and every Ceaser but Claudius was BI. We are being overrun with Decadence! in every way.

[Richard Simmons]

Eric Fanning, who is openly gay and a former advisor to Defense Secretary Ash Carter, has been nominated to be the next Army secretary, the Army Times and The Washington Post reported Friday.

The Senate must still confirm his nomination. For more than 25 years, he has been a specialist on defense and national security issues. The Washington Post reported that as Army secretary, he would be partnered with Gen. Mark Milley, the Army's top general since August.

“Eric brings many years of proven experience and exceptional leadership to this new role,” Obama said in a statement. “I look forward to working with Eric to keep our Army the very best in the world.”

Fanning has been acting undersecretary of the Army since June, The Associated Press reported. In addition to his role with Carter, he has held senior positions in the Air Force.

Fanning would replace John McHugh, who has said he plans to step down no later than Nov. 1, the AP reported.
http://www.fox16.com/news/obama-nominates-first-openly-gay-army-secretary


Put an afro on him and he turns into Richard Simmons!

I don't think he looks like me at all?
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/richard_simmons4.jpg

[davepool]

I don't think he looks like me at all?
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/richard_simmons4.jpg

HMMM, i think i'll have a salad for dinner tonight.

[5.56NATO]

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[JTHunter]

HMMM, i think i'll have a salad for dinner tonight.

That would be a "fruit salad", right?

[jet3534]

He will be heading to Afghanistan soon to "investigate" the Bachi Bazi reports.

I guess it would be out of the question to have an Army Secretary who had actually served in the military at some point in his life.

[davepool]

He will be heading to Afghanistan soon to "investigate" the Bachi Bazi reports.

I guess it would be out of the question to have an Army Secretary who had actually served in the military at some point in his life.

Yea, no shit, you would think that military service would be a prerequisite

[Hobe Sound AK]

Remember the one who was the best I have ever seen? He was not the Secretary of the Army, but the Secretary of the Navy in 1982, he was trying to get a 600 Ship Navy. He came real close to it, but back then. all of Congress was Democrat. He resigned in Disgust. I still remember him to this day. Reagan picked a great Man for the Job when he was picked. My Brother was in the Navy the same time I was in the Army. I recall him speaking fondly of him. What was his Name? Paul

[5.56NATO]

Remember the one who was the best I have ever seen? He was not the Secretary of the Army, but the Secretary of the Navy in 1982, he was trying to get a 600 Ship Navy. He came real close to it, but back then. all of Congress was Democrat. He resigned in Disgust. I still remember him to this day. Reagan picked a great Man for the Job when he was picked. My Brother was in the Navy the same time I was in the Army. I recall him speaking fondly of him. What was his Name? Paul

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lehman

[Hobe Sound AK]

Yes John Lehman. I had forgot how long he served. He was one of a Kind.