Air Force Denies Early Retirement for Transgender Men and Women - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Air Force denies early retirement for transgender men and women - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

WASHINGTON — At least a dozen transgender men and women serving in the U.S. Air Force who had applied for early retirement to avoid being kicked out of the service for their gender identity have had their retirement approval rescinded by the service.

Air Force Blocks Transgender Early Retirement

Key Takeaways – The Air Force canceled early retirement for transgender members with 15 to 18 years of service – The change could remove hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits – Many members had already been told they could retire early – Transgender troops now face forced separation without full benefits – Lawmakers and advocates call the move a betrayal Introduction This week the Air Force sent a memo that shocked many service members. T…