The U.S. Air Force has announced it will deny early retirement to transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years, separating them without retirement benefits. Affected service members can choose between a lump-sum payment or involuntary separation. This policy change follows a Supreme Court ruling permitting the military ban on transgender troops. The decision has left service members feeling betrayed, as previous notifications had indicated early retirement options. The new policy was implemented after careful consideration of individual applications, with no exceptions being granted for those affected.
The U.S. Air Force will deny early retirement options to transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service and separate them without retirement benefits.
Transgender service members face the choice of a lump-sum payment or being removed from the service, causing feelings of betrayal and devastation among affected individuals.
The decision to deny retirement benefits came after careful consideration of individual applications, with no exceptions granted for transgender service members.
The recent policy changes by the Pentagon follow a Supreme Court ruling allowing a ban on transgender troops, impacting those who serve.
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