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Eric Fanning testifies during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be secretary of the Army in January. His nomination was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday.

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Senate Confirms Eric Fanning, First Openly Gay Leader Of Military Service

8:54pm May 17, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Eight months after President Obama nominated Fanning to the position of Army secretary, the Senate confirmed the appointment.

Greg Louganis in an inward dive pike on the front of the Wheaties box. The "legends" series boxes will be on shelves starting in May.

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Better Late Than Never: Olympic Champion Greg Louganis Gets His Wheaties Box

8:05am April 06, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The openly gay gold-medal winner said the box "means so much more to me than it would have then because I feel like I'm being embraced as a whole person, not just for my athletic achievements."

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Eric Fanning, then the acting secretary of the U.S. Air Force, delivers remarks during a 2013 ceremony at the Pentagon. Fanning has held numerous military posts in the Obama administration.

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Obama To Nominate First Openly Gay Military Service Secretary

5:16pm September 18, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Eric Fanning is President Obama's choice to lead the Army, which could make him the first openly gay secretary of one of the military branches.