After rising to the ranks of Brigadier General today, former Army Colonel Tammy Smith has made history by becoming the first openly gay flag officer currently serving in the U.S. military. 

“It is indeed a new era in America’s military when our most accomplished leaders are able to recognize who they are and serve the country they love at the same time," said Aubrey Sarvis, executive director of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. "Brigadier General Smith made history today - not only as an exemplary service member who renders outstanding service to our nation with integrity and honor - but as a proud lesbian acknowledging the tremendous sacrifice her family makes in order for her to serve and advance. This day was long overdue, but I have no doubt more senior enlisted and officers will follow BG Smith in stepping forward smartly with their spouses and loved ones."

According to SLDN, "Smith is assigned as deputy chief in the Army Reserve Office of the Chief in Washington, D.C."

(Source: SLDN press release)

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