Exonerated! Air Force Restores Career of

Exonerated! Air Force Restores Career of Colonel Punished for Religious Beliefs

April 2, 2018

The Air Force has reversed its decision to punish a highly-decorated and respected colonel after he refused to publicly affirm the same-sex spouse of a retiring subordinate.

Col. Leland Bohannon was on the verge of being promoted to a one-star general when he was suspended from command in 2017. Orders were also handed down recommending he not be promoted.

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