This is being misreported, and I think it's important to correctly frame it, so that folks don't sound clownish when they're advocating for trans service members.
The Air Force is denying early retirement to trans service members who have served 15-18 years and are being forced out.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - US Air Force says it will deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service.
Thank u Charlotte! I appreciate this so much.
So this is what’s going to happen when they reverse DADT.
Where do I send $ to support a legal challenge to this decision?
Thank you for the clarification. Is there any way to get a hearing or a way to appeal this decision?
Friend was forced out of reserves after 19 years.
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Thank you for clarifying. Still maddening.
TY great clarification.
Let's keep reposting this to get this message out there. Voices must not be silenced and truths must not be misreported.
As most folks know, Active Duty members of the military are eligible for retirement at 20 years. This is a separate thing from medical retirement, by the way.
Service members who haven't yet reached 20 years can apply for an exception to policy. This is often granted under particular circumstances.
Thank you for the clarification. Sorry for my question on another post. I hadn’t gotten to this one yet.
Thanks for the clarification. This administration is a den of vipers.
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I’m fucking mad as a hornet. This administration is nothing but a gang of Nazi wannabes
