Smith and Hepner wed in March 2011 in the nation’s capital, where marriage equality is legal.
“For years, gay and lesbian generals and admirals were forced to hide their families in order to protect their careers,” said OutServe‘s Sue Fulton, herself a 1980 West Point graduate who left the Army because of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. “It is a great day for our military and for our nation when this courageous leader is finally able to recognize her wife for her support and sacrifice in the same way that all military families should be recognized for their service to our country.”Photo: Todd Burton/Outserve
Ruhlmann
Thank you Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, you make us proud and you make us look good.
Michael Bedwell
Actually, they got married on March 31st of this year, but I know the 2011 date somehow got misreported repeatedly.