Transgender

Jean-Pierre defended Biden’s executive order by arguing that banning transgender “patriots” from the military “only undermines our national security.” She emphasized the importance of allowing everyone “who is able” to be able to have the opportunity to serve. … [Read more...] about WH’s Jean-Pierre: Banning Transgender ‘Patriots’ From Joining Military ‘Only Undermines Our National Security’

The Department of Defense had barred military service by transgender people until former President Barack Obama’s administration began to allow transgender people already in the military to serve openly. Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter suggested the services develop policies to allow people already identifying as transgender to newly join the military, and if they meet physical, medical and other standards, and have been stable in their identified genders for 18 months. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court lets Pentagon limit transgender military service while lawsuits proceed

“Simply put, transgender servicemembers will no longer be subject to the possibility of discharge or separation on the basis of gender identity; transgender servicemembers can serve in their gender when transition is complete and the gender marker in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) is changed,” the statement continued. “Transgender servicemembers should know that they are accepted throughout the US military.” … [Read more...] about Biden Signs Executive Order Killing Trump’s 2018 Ban On Transgender Military Service

TOPSHOT – US President Joe Biden sits in the Oval Office as he signs a series of orders at the White House in Washington, DC, after being sworn in at the US Capitol on January 20, 2021.  (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) … [Read more...] about Biden To Lift Transgender Military Ban In ‘Coming Days And Weeks’

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