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Lesbian Airforce Academy Commandant, who was fired,
to sue for redress under UCMJ


Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin, then commandant of the U.S Air Force Academy, answers questions and discusses goals
and priorities at the academy's Arnold Hall Theater on Aug. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Mike Kaplan)


4 Dec 2019
Military.com | By Oriana Pawlyk

The (Lesbian) former commandant of cadets at the Air Force Academy intends to file an Article 138 redress of wrongs complaint under the Uniform Code of Military Justice in coming weeks to remedy her removal from the position, according to her lawyer.

Larry Youngner, an attorney for the law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC, told Federal News Network radio in a recent interview that Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin, who was removed from the academy amid an investigation earlier this year, will seek redress against her then-commanding officer, academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria.

"That allows subordinates to ask a commander to correct a wrong," Youngner said during the interview.

According to the Inspector General report, officials looked at Goodwin's record of inappropriate travel practices as well as allegations she created an unhealthy command climate. The news was first reported by Air Force Times on Nov. 21.

Related: New Air Force Academy Commandant Is Setting a High Bar

The IG noted that between June 2017 and November 2018, six out of 19 trips that Goodwin took had instances of improper use of taxpayer dollars while renting cars or booking airfare, and included layovers or stops to conduct personal business during official work trips.

The unnecessary expenses totaled $5,367, according to the IG.

Youngner said Goodwin has since reimbursed the government, and said it was up to her staff -- "who let her down" -- to make wise financial choices, including travel.

The IG also investigated Goodwin's record between June 2017 and February 2019, when witnesses said she failed to properly maintain a healthy command climate, including making her criticism of Silveria known in front of subordinates.

Various witnesses, whose names were redacted, claimed Goodwin's behavior affected their personal lives and often made them uncomfortable, according to the IG report. Some even viewed Goodwin as a "self-serving" leader, one witness said.

In the radio interview, Youngner said that if the toxic command climate allegations had been investigated further, Silveria might not have made a "rush to judgment" to remove Goodwin based on statements from a few people.

"The key fact is to look at her character and conduct and accomplishments ... as the commandant," Youngner said.

In 2017, she was selected to pin on her first star and become the academy's commandant of cadets, making her the first openly gay married airman to hold the position.

Youngner said he has noted "over a dozen mission impacts made by [Goodwin] that could not have been done in an unhealthy command climate" during her time as commandant.

The attorney also raised issue with one of the witnesses who came forward against Goodwin.

"We don't believe that that complaining witness' motive, bias or credibility was fairly assessed," Youngner said. "I intend to introduce evidence that shows bias … and bad intent, frankly."

Goodwin graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1993. She led the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, becoming the wing's first female commander, according to Air Force Times. Before that, she was vice commander of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and has flown the B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, EC-130, C-130 Hercules, and various trainer aircraft.

She previously served as the senior military adviser to then-Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James.

Goodwin is still serving under Air Force Space Command in Colorado, Youngner said.

Homosexuals always place their sodomy agenda above all else.

These people are the quintessential example of malignant narcissism.

Nothing in their life is more important than their homosexuality,not their fellow soldiers and certainly not their nation.

Her entire life is a waste.

Women, and especially dykes, have no place in the military except as low-rung admins and medical.

Here is a civilian example of same . . . .



'There is no cure': Elizabeth Smart's father reveals how he prayed he was not gay and struggled to accept his sexuality amidst the collapse of his 34-year marriage to wife Lois who he feels he 'stabbed in the heart'

- Ed Smart, 64, publicly revealed in August that he is gay and would be divorcing his wife Lois and leaving the Mormon Church

- The father-of-six shared intimate details about his struggle to come to terms with his sexuality in an interview with CBS This Morning on Monday

- Ed described how he consulted with therapists and church leaders in hopes of concluding that he wasn't actually gay, because 'I didn't want to believe I was'

- 'How do you cure being gay? There is no cure. And for all of those out there that are struggling in the same spot, there is no cure,' he told King

- 'This is absolutely not a "choice". And I wish my wife knew that,' he added

- He said the revelation made him feel as though he'd 'stabbed Lois in the heart'

By MEGAN SHEETS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 10:02 EST, 9 December 2019 | UPDATED: 12:35 EST, 9 December 2019


Ed Smart revealed how he prayed he was not gay and struggled to accept his sexuality amid the collapse of his
34-year marriage during an interview with CBS This Morning aired Monday


The father of kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart has revealed how he prayed he was not gay and struggled to accept his sexuality amid the collapse of his 34-year marriage.

Ed Smart made the stunning announcement that he is gay and would be divorcing his wife Lois and leaving the Mormon Church in August.

Three months later, the 64-year-old shared intimate details about his internal battle to come to terms with his sexuality in an emotional interview with CBS This Morning's Gayle King aired Monday.

Ed described how he consulted with therapists and church leaders in hopes of concluding that he wasn't actually gay, because 'I didn't want to believe I was'.

'How do you cure being gay? There is no cure. And for all of those out there that are struggling in the same spot, there is no cure,' he told King.

'This is absolutely not a "choice". And I wish my wife knew that. I wish that more than anything.'

Ed grew up in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was married for more than three decades to wife Lois, with whom he has six children.

The couple were thrust into the public eye when their then-14-year-old daughter Elizabeth was kidnapped in Salt Lake City in 2002 and held in captivity for nine months.

Seventeen years after Elizabeth's miraculous rescue, Ed made headlines again when he announced to friends and family that he is gay.

In his first network TV interview since coming out, Ed explained that the decision to come out was not one he made lightly.

He said that he's felt attracted to men throughout his life, but his faith staunchly condemned homosexuality.

'I was taught that that was not acceptable, that that was something that you were a deviant, you were a bad person if you thought those things,' he said Monday in the first half of a two-part interview.

'I never wanted to identify as being gay. I never wanted that to be part of me. Why would God give this to me? Why would I have to endure this in life?'

Elizabeth Smart's father says there's something he has to talk about – 17 years after his daughter's kidnapping and miraculous rescue.

'I went to therapists. I went to my church leaders. I mean, I literally called my bishop up one morning, and I said: "You know, I feel like I've stabbed Lois in the heart,"' Ed said.

'I went to my other church leader, and I said to him: "So am I gay? Am I gay?" And he said to me: "I don't think so." He said: "You know, there's this spectrum."'

Ed said he felt relief at the church leader's response because it gave him hope that he may not actually be gay.

However, he soon realized that there was no denying it.

In his August Facebook post, Ed wrote: 'The decision to be honest and truthful about my orientation comes with its own set of challenges, but at the same time it is a huge relief.

'Living with the pain and guilt I have for so many years, not willing to accept the truth about my orientation has at times brought me to the point where I questioned whether life was still worth living.'

He explained that he hid his homosexuality for so many years because as a lifelong member of the Mormon Church, he felt that he could only stand by in silence as LGBTQ people were ridiculed, shunned, rejected and humiliated.

'I didn't want to face the feelings I fought so hard to suppress, and didn't want to reach out and tell those being ostracized that I too am numbered among them,' he wrote. 'But I cannot do that any longer.'

'My faith is strong, and unwavering, however, after considerable study, prayer and pondering I have come to a change in my beliefs. It is because of this change, that I can finally acknowledge and accept my orientation. Had I not had a change in my beliefs, I would have likely remained closeted the rest of my life,' he wrote.

'As an openly gay man, the church is not a place where I find solace any longer. It is not my responsibility to tell the church, its members or its leadership what to believe about the rightness or wrongness of being LGBTQ.

'Acceptance and love is what makes the world a better place. The crucible of guilt and shame that too many secretly endure is something I wouldn't wish on anyone,' he wrote.

The father-of-six went on to express his enduring love for his family.

'Lois has been a loyal wife, and extraordinary mother, who has had to endure an impossible part of this journey. I deeply regret the excruciating pain this has caused her. Hurting her was never my intent. While our marriage will end, my love for Lois and everyone in my family is eternal,' he wrote.

Elizabeth also released a statement, in which she said her parents told her they would love her unconditionally no matter what happened.

'While I am deeply saddened by their separation, nothing could change my love and admiration for them both. Their decisions are very personal. As such, I will not pass judgment and rather am focusing on loving and supporting them and the other members of my family,' she said.

In his Facebook post, which was later removed, Ed told how some people thought he has wasted years of his life by not coming out sooner, while others suggested he was giving up 'so much for so little'.

'Both are inaccurate and fail to do justice to the deep conflict involved in not being honest with myself and others for so long. Acknowledging I am a gay man is freeing but it also hurts many of those whom I love very much,' he wrote.

'In the end, people are free to say what they will, and believe what they want, but there is one voice more important than any other, that of my Savior, who wants each of us to love one another, to be honest and joyful and find a meaningful life.'

'While there are wounds right now, I also know our Savior can help heal the damage which this revelation has brought,' he said. 'Through Christ love will outlast the grief.'

Shouldn’t it be “airPERSON”????

How do you beat alcoholism?

YOU QUIT DRINKING!!!!

Air Force...hehehh

Despicable.
Those kinds are intolerant.
Think Torqmada

There is no cure': Elizabeth Smart's father reveals how he prayed he was not gay


There is a cure.
Repent and believe the Gospel.
Call upon the one true and only God who created heaven and earth.
Jesus be merciful to me a sinner!
Receive the Holy Spirit... Who is very and eternal God.

Yowsa!

That went sideways in a hurry.


I suppose that was the intent all along.

There needs to be an organization for Homosexuals patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous. In that program, Alcoholics don't deny that they are alcoholics and don't ever think they can be "cured." And they never expect others to acccept their alcoholism. Rather, they accept their sickness and get along with their life---and don't drink. Most of them end up having happy and sober lives.

Women in the military was always a bad idea, medical and clerical positions maybe excluded. Women in command positions is simply insane.

I like to lick pussy too!

I agree 100%.

Jim

We should all strive to be as tolerant as you.

Carpet muncher!!!!!

Re E. Smart - This seems to be proof positive that prayer doesn't work, period.

What is she going to sue for, back pay? Peanuts. She wants status.

My father was a military gun and vehicle designer. He said army generals don't make much money, but they have an entourage with an advance man that arrives earlier.

I once spoke at the lectern/podium to a joint army navy air force SPO meeting about my satellite uplink circuitry. There as an non-uniformed civil servant in the audience who had authority to procure. He was surrounded by a half dozen yes men attending to him.

These gov people are like little kings, holding court.

The academy quit training warriors long ago. It is now a country club for the weirdos of society. Unfortunately, just like the Air Force, you must be a pervert to advance in the ranks. Competency is no longer a requirement.

Taking the word of a homosexual seems to be proof positive of only one fact,that is,you are extremely gullible.