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U.S. Army
Colonel Samuel P. Smith Jr.
Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security
⚠ Key Findings
- 1 Sat on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council representing Army G-2 (Intelligence).
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An Army article details Smith as an open and proud homosexual.
- "I am proud to openly serve, and I stand with all of our service members, civilians and families who defend our great nation to wish our LGBTQI+ servicemembers, civilians and allies a Happy Pride."
- "It is my continued hope and strong belief that all minorities and LGBTQI+ servicemembers will continue to find people in our Army and community that recognize us for who we are."
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Praised the Army for its steps toward DEI and pushed for more inclusion.
- "We have DEI, and as an Army, I think we are good on the diversity and equity part. The inclusive part was always a struggle."
- "How do we pay it forward? How do we showcase to people who are behind us, who are asking, 'Is there a place for me in this Army? Can I be myself? Can I be successful?'"
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