The Air Force expelled her in 1955 for being a lesbian. Now, at 90, she’s getting an honorable discharge.

January 18, 2018 compassq 5 THINGS TO KNOW, HEROES, LIFESTYLES Comments Off on The Air Force expelled her in 1955 for being a lesbian. Now, at 90, she’s getting an honorable discharge.

A California woman kicked out of the military 60 years ago for being a lesbian has finally had her rights restored.

In 1955, Airman Second Class Helen Grace James was targeted and investigated by Air Force officials for her sexuality, part of a massive effort to remove gay and lesbian service members known as the “Lavender Scare.”