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* From a recent San Diego Union-Tribune story entitled, “Stay or go? For some transgender San Diego sailors and Marines, Trump’s ban leaves one option: ‘Come and find me’”…
The policy was enacted by executive order in January, then temporarily blocked by a federal court in March. But in May the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the ban to take effect while legal challenges proceed.
The Trump administration told transgender troops that they could voluntarily leave the service with an honorable discharge and additional separation pay, or wait to be forced to leave, with unclear repercussions.
“Expressing a false ‘gender identity’ divergent from an individual’s sex cannot satisfy the rigorous standards necessary for military service,” its order read.
It’s unclear how many transgender people are actively serving. The U.S. Department of Defense estimates there are about 4,240 people with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria — around 0.2% of the 2 million service members. […]
Active duty troops had until June 6 to voluntarily separate, and National Guard and reserve members had until last Monday
* So I reached out to the Illinois National Guard with some questions about the just-passed deadline for the Trump administration’s voluntary separation order to transgender national guard members. The answers were provided by LTC Brad Leighton, the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Director…
Have any trans Illinois National Guard members voluntarily separated before the deadline?
Twelve Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers have submitted voluntary separation packets and will be processed for discharge. None of our Illinois Air National Guard Airmen submitted voluntary separation packets.
Is the ILNG required to forcefully eject trans guard members, or is that a federal role?
The Illinois National Guard is the federally recognized State military force. Under both State and Federal law, all members of the Illinois National Guard must also be members of the Army or Air National Guard of the United States, the primary reserve components of the U.S Army and the U.S. Air Force. As a result, the Illinois National Guard is required to comply with federal law and U.S. military regulations pertaining to who is and who is not eligible to serve in the U.S. military.
Have any ILNG guidance or directives been issued on this topic?
The ILNG did not publish state specific guidance.
Any comment on the national orders?
The Illinois National Guard is required to implement this federal directive. The Illinois National Guard will do so with the utmost professionalism and will treat our Soldiers and Airmen with dignity and respect.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 8:46 am
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Shameful moment in history (and shows all of MAGA’s talk was never about men in women’s bathrooms or fairness in sports).
Comment by lake county democrat Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 9:05 am
None of this is treating them with dignity and respect
Comment by Demoralized Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 9:40 am
Maybe I am not seeing something that is actually detrimental to military operations. Otherwise, those who have made the transition should be allowed to serve in the military.
Comment by Mason County Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 11:31 am
Republicans may not like trans people who serve honorably, but they’re more than good with draft dodgers and pick them for president.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 12:09 pm
@grandson of man
Republicans are also good with traitorous Confederate generals
Comment by Steve Rogers Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 1:00 pm
The cruelty is the point.
Comment by curtis Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 1:25 pm
This makes us stronger…how?
Comment by It's Just a Pill Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 1:27 pm
sort of off topic but still the whole transgender panic. US Masters Swimming, and organization I belong to was just sued by Texas and being investigated by Florida. For letting transgender swimmers compete and win awards.
I have competed and consider myself victorious if I get on the blocks and dive off. I do try hard, but really? And over the locker rooms, honestly!
Are club padel championships next?
I do not understand the panic.
To the post these soldiers are serving us well and to exclude them is so hateful.
Comment by Banish Misfortune Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 1:52 pm
Thank god, America has no room for trans people in the military.
Comment by Nazgul Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 2:28 pm
That was snark, right? I certainly hope so.
Comment by Demoralized Friday, Jul 18, 25 @ 2:31 pm