Gay Marriage / Gay Rights

[Duchess]

Has he ever even been in the service? gay or not that makes a difference to me.

It makes a difference to me too and according to the NY Times the answer is no. He's a civilian.

Mr. Fanning has been the acting under secretary of the Army as the current secretary, John McHugh, prepares to leave his post. Mr. Fanning’s Defense Department jobs have spanned the services: He has served as Air Force under secretary, deputy under secretary of the Navy and deputy chief management officer of the Navy.

“I can’t think of any civilian with more experience with the services, having served in senior positions in all three,” said Derek Chollet, a former assistant defense secretary. “He understands all of their unique cultures and processes.”

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