Religious non-profit issues statement opposing Air Force Academy commandant nomination
The Alabama-based Foundation for Moral Law released a letter from President Kayla Moore today opposing the appointment of an openly gay commandant for the U.S. Air Force Academy.
The Air Force has nominated Col. Kristin Goodwin to be the commandant of cadets at the Air Force Academy, according to Air Force Times.
"I oppose this nomination because Col. Goodwin does not set a proper moral example for youth," Mrs. Moore wrote in a letter to Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis. "The person responsible for the education of cadets at the academy is a role model and an exemplar of proper deportment and conduct."
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By nominating an open lesbian who proclaims that she is married to another woman, the Department of Defense states its disregard for the fundamental moral order established by God, thus breaking trust with the millions of Christians who voted for the new president in hope that the ungodly policies of the previous administration would be repudiated," Mrs. Moore wrote.
Lt. Col. Allen Herritage, Director of Public Affairs for
the U.S. Air Force Academy, responded with the following statement:
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The Air Force Academy is looking forward to having Brigadier General (select) Goodwin as the commandant of cadets. She was hired for her superb record, which began here as cadet where she excelled and most recently concluded in the role as senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force. Her experience as bomber pilot and commander at the squadron, group and wing levels make her
an outstanding source of leadership and experience for tomorrow's lieutenants. "
https://www.stripes.com/news/us/religious-non-profit-issues-statement-opposing-air-force-academy-commandant-nomination-1.461894
