The article highlights the ongoing fears of transgender military personnel, like Lt. Col. Bree Fram and Lt. Cdr. Geirid Morgan, regarding a possible ban by the Trump administration on their service in the armed forces. With many years of experience and significant contributions, these individuals express concern over the impact on national security and the loss of valuable members from the military. They emphasize the need for recognition of their capabilities over their identities, following a decade of open service.
I look at all that trans people have achieved in uniform, and would ask President Trump and Secretary Hegseth to look at what we do and achieve rather than what our identities are.
The ban makes me sad for myself and my transgender colleagues, and also concerned for America's national security.
Many trans service members are senior-enlisted or at officer rank, with 10-plus years of service, multiple deployments, and millions of dollars invested in their lives and careers.
This is not a place where we expected to be after a decade of open service.
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