Transgender Troops Face ‘Crushing’ Decision as Trump Ban Deadline Looms

Transgender troops face ‘crushing’ decision as Trump ban deadline looms

Transgender active-duty service members must decide whether to leave the military on their own or be forced out by Friday under the 30-day deadline announced last month by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a life-altering decision that those interviewed by The Hill said is nearly impossible to make.  “It’s crushing,” said Commander Emily “Hawking” Shilling, who…

Sergeant reflects after US military forces transgender members out of service

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Transgender members of the US Military service now face a daunting choice: self-disclose their sexual identity, or be subjected to a medical exam to reveal their sexual identity. For Ohio National Guard Master Sgt. Nick Wright, an 18-year military veteran, it’s an easy choice. Community CloseUp: We're in your neighborhood Wright speaks exclusively with PIX11 CloseUp with Jay Dow about the government’s decision to forcib…

Transgender Troops Face Tough Choice As Deadline Looms

Active-duty transgender troops have until June 6 to identify themselves and begin the voluntary separation process or wait and risk involuntary separation later—even as questions linger over how that decision might affect their security clearances for future employment.   The Pentagon announced the June 6 deadline on May 15. National Guard and Reserve members have until July 7. A senior defense official said at the time that the military depart…