Backlash as Air Force tweets image of soldier SALUTING LGBTQ+ flag
By victort1 // 2023-06-09
 
The U.S. Air Force has received backlash after tweeting out an image showing a soldier saluting a LGBTQ+ flag to ‘Celebrate Pride Month‘. (Article by Steve Watson republished from Summit.news) The image shows a silhouetted individual throwing up a salute along with the rainbow, black and brown and trans colours and the Air Force seal. The gender of the individual isn’t clear, but it is clearly a depiction of a uniformed service member. The caption reads “June is #PrideMonth! The Department of the Air Force proudly recognizes and celebrates generations of LGBTQI+ service members and their contributions to our #AirForce & #SpaceForce.” The Air Force Global Strike Command responded to the tweet, writing, “Our diversity is our competitive advantage.” Cringe. Many were not impressed: Related: Read more at: Summit.news