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At 90, lesbian Air Force veteran finally gets her honorable discharge

Helen James, a 90-year-old veteran, sued the Air Force 62 years after being kicked out for being a lesbian. Three weeks later, she received her “honorable” discharge upgrade.

By Nicole Bauke

5 years ago

A 90-year-old is suing the Air Force — 62 years after she was kicked out for being a lesbian

A 90-year-old, kicked out of the Air Force in 1955 for being a lesbian, is suing the Air Force for an honorable discharge.

By Nicole Bauke

5 years ago