Allyson Robinson A transgender West Point graduate has been chosen as the leader of a group which represents glbt people in the US military. Allyson Robinson will lead the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network and OutServe when they formally merge this weekend. Robinson was in the Army from 1994 until 1999 when she resigned to become a minister. “Allyson Robinson is exactly the right person at the right time to be our leader and voice in Washington in the fight to achieve full LGBT equality in the military,” said a statement from April Heinze, a retired Navy captain and co-chair of the SLDN board of directors. “She comes with an exemplary military background, strong political and policy acumen, and a deep commitment and vision for bringing about the changes needed to carry forward the work we began with the repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell.”
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First published: Friday, 26th October 2012 - 10:36am