Lesbian Tech. Sgt. Kristin Kingrey of the WV Air National Guard tells @TimTeeman why she is suing the U.S. Army & Air Force, claiming a male leader said she should grow her hair, wear makeup “and ultimately appear more feminine,” or suffer professionally. bit.ly/3KEeUHE 
Kingrey tells @TimTeeman that after the comments were made, a job she had successfully applied for was suddenly withdrawn, and the Guard also refused to hire her for a position she was qualified for. bit.ly/3KEeUHE
It was not the first time Kingrey was targeted, she says she had long faced jibes around her sexual orientation and gender identity. “It crossed a line into harassment, and I carried on my person a copy of our regulations in regards to female hair length.” bit.ly/3KEeUHE
The military will not comment on “ongoing litigation.” Kingrey is still working at the joint forces’ boss under the boss who allegedly made the remarks. She says she is suffering from depression, and is in therapy as a result of what has happened. bit.ly/3KEeUHE
Kingrey’s lawyer says the case will embrace issues around gender discrimination, gender non-conformity, and discrimination against LGBTQ people, as defined under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, enshrined in the 2020 “Bostock” Supreme Court ruling. bit.ly/3KEeUHE
Kingrey said she was committed to fighting the case to prevent others going through what she has, and staying in the military. “I love my country, and I love my state, and I have served them both honorably for over 14 years.”
Read @TimTeeman's story: bit.ly/3KEeUHE
Read @TimTeeman's story: bit.ly/3KEeUHE
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