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David Hall, an Airman and ROTC cadet who was discharged when his commanding officers confirmed his sexual orientation, is one of eight "citizen co-chairs" for President Barack Obama's Inauguration committee.
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Hall joined the Air Force in 1996 where he was promoted to staff sergeant and graduated from Airman Leadership School, according to the White House. He became a student at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, after re-enlisting in the Air Force. At the University, Hall became a top cadet in his Air Force ROTC class. A fellow cadet told their commanders that Hall is gay, which launched an investigation in 2002. Hall was dishonorably discharged, but then joined a lawsuit two years later challenging the policy. Hall now works for OutServe-SLDN.
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Each of the eight people on the inauguration citizen committee represent a major accomplishment during the president's first term in office, including those who have benefitted from Pell Grants, the Affordable Care Act, and the General Motors bailout.