Rebel song
In , he sang lead in the Air Force's a cappella group In the Stairwell, which made it all the way to the AGT Semi-Finals. This time around, Hightower got to show off his voice's unique texture. Chief Master Sgt. Grisham hopes his experience of serving in the Air Force for more than 20 years as a gay airman can reassure and inspire other LGBTQ military personnel.
The History of the Air Force Song – From the Stacks
After 7 years of active duty in the Air Force, Benjamin Hightower makes a courageous decision to leave the military and pursue music! His emotional rendition. This past May happened to be military appreciation month. This was a time set aside by congress for all Americans to demonstrate appreciation for the sacrifices and successes made by our service members — past and present. In The Stairwell
An Air Force veteran put on a memorable audition of “America’s Got Talent” with his cover Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.”. It was early when Leonard Matlovich stumbled across a story in Air Force Times that would change his life—and alter the course of gay rights in America. After returning to the states, Matlovich, who was raised in the segregated South, worked as a counselor easing racial tension in the service. 
When this Benson Boone lookalike hit the America’s Got Talent
When Benjamin Hightower hit the America’s Got Talent stage, the first thing everyone thought was that the military vet was the spitting image of Benson Boone!. This post was originally authored by Mr. Patrick J.
Openly gay Air Force command chief at Ramstein lends voice of
A Vietnam Veteran, Sgt. Leonard Matlovich was the first gay man to ever disclose his sexual orientation while serving in the United States Air Force. His picture, along with the massive headline: “I Am a Homosexual,” covered the September 8, edition of Time. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Born out of activism decades ago, gay men's choruses have continued to be a force for change in the queer community. 
Air Force Vet Benjamin Hightower Sings "Pink Pony Club" on AGT
Grisham, as far as he knows, is the only openly gay command chief in the Air Force. (Emma Quirk/U.S. Air Force) Grisham offered a message of hope to those who still feel marginalized. .
How a Closeted Air Force Sergeant Became the Face of Gay Rights
In The Stairwell. 14, likes. The United States Air Force Academy’s premier all-male a Cappella group featured on America's Got Talent. . Air Force Veteran Wins Over ‘AGT’ Judges With
The history of the Air Force Song is merely one aspect of a much larger story on the importance of song in the Army Air Corps and later Army Air Forces. 48 The Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) maintains several original Army Air Corps’ and Army Air Forces’ song books within its archives. .