Julia Brownley tweeted the following:
"A few years ago, Edie petitioned to have her discharge upgraded, and my office opened a case with the Air Force to assist her. Over 60 years after discharge and at the age 87, the Air Force finally granted Edie an honorable discharge."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Julia Brownley:
"LGBTQ Americans in uniform have made our country stronger, and we must continue fighting for our founding ideal of justice and equality for all."Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"In 1954, Edythe Edie Brown won the distinction of being chosen as an Outstanding Airman for the United States Air Force. However, on June 30, 1955, the Air Force discharged her for being gay; and for years, she was denied veterans benefits because of the military discharge."Read on Twitter
"As a Member of the @LGBTEqCaucus, I am committed to ensuring justice for everyone who was impacted by this discriminatory policy. In fact, my office has worked to restore benefits to those discriminated against under this policy including Edyth Brown of Ventura."Read on Twitter
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