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Tech. Sgt. Kristin Kingrey, an air transportation technician assigned to the 130th Logistic Readiness Squadron, takes identification cards from airmen to input into a database before deploying in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel on April 25, 2020, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia. (Master Sgt. De-Juan Haley/Air National Guard)

Guardsman says not being ‘feminine’ cost her a job. The government is fighting her lawsuit.

“I’m not done wearing the uniform. I feel that I have more to do,” said Kristin Kingrey, a technical sergeant and civilian employee in the West Virginia Air National Guard.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Air Force Brig. Gen. Leah G. Lauderback listens while Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond delivers remarks during her promotion ceremony to major general at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 8, 2020. (Eric Dietrich/Air Force)

LGBTQ, indigenous task forces want to ‘light a fire to get things changed’

Leaders of the Air Force's two new minority policy groups outlined their next steps to improve life for the LGBTQ and indigenous communities.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

New Air Force teams to look at LGBTQ, indigenous inclusion issues

The Air Force is adding two new groups to its slate of teams working to create equitable policies for minority employees, this time focusing on the LGBTQ and native communities.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

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

7 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

7 years ago

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