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Colonel suspended for not writing optional thank you note to homosexual serviceman’s ‘spouse’

Updated: October 20, 2017 at 3:30 pm EST  See Comments

U.S. Air Force Colonel Leland B.H. Bohannon and his family Fr. Mark Hodges

U.S. Air Force Colonel Leland B.H. Bohannon

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, October 20, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — The U.S. Air Force has suspended from command a soon-to-have-been general because he didn’t sign a document endorsing same-sex “marriage.”

Colonel Leland B.H. Bohannon, commander of the Air Force Inspection Agency at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, is a highly decorated officer who served his country for more than two decades. He flew combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and throughout his stellar career received the highest performance reviews from superiors. Among the devout Christian’s many commendation medals are the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air Medal.  

But just before being promoted to Brigadier General, he was stripped of his command and his elevation was cancelled because he had someone else sign a thank you note.

“His career is likely over,” First Liberty Institute’s Michael Berry told Todd Starnes.  

When a subordinate retires, it is customary but not required to give his or her spouse a certificate of appreciation. The optional note is recognition for the sacrifices

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