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- 1Gay Army veteran Chris Gallant runs for Congress▼Gay Army Black Hawk pilot Chris Gallant won’t let old fetish photos define his run for Congress
Chris Gallant, a gay Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot, is running for Congress and says that old fetish photos of him should not define his campaign. He is addressing the images head-on rather than letting them derail his candidacy, framing himself as an openly gay veteran entering politics. The story has drawn attention as an example of a candidate refusing to be shamed over his past.
- 2Story of Black Pilot Whose Wings Were Dropped in Coffee Goes Viral●“Quota!” Squadron Dropped Black Pilot’s Wings in Coffee — Storm Made Her Fly Their Commander Home
A story is circulating about a Black pilot in a squadron that, according to the account, dismissed her as a diversity 'quota' hire, dropped her wings into coffee, and only later had to rely on her to fly their commander home through a storm. Listeners are reacting to the tale of prejudice overturned by skill, though the story's origin and veracity are not established in the available material.