Staff Sgt. Janina Simmons (left), a Patriot launching station enhanced operator, and Sgt. 1st Class Yancy Hampton, a battery first sergeant, both with 69th Air Defense Artillery, hold Simmons’ awards that she earned during drill sergeant school, June 10 on Fort Jackson, Simmons defies negative stereotypes regarding both gays and women serving in the military through her top-notch performance record. 69th ADA NCO shatters stereotypes, leads by example 150610-A-AB123-001

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