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'Exceptional' leader among thousands being forced out over military 'trans ban'

Summary by KPBS
San Diego-based Navy senior chief Ben Kibler was going to advance into a highly selective officer program this year. That is until the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled those with gender dysphoria "incompatible with the high mental and physical standards necessary for military service."
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KPBS broke the news in on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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