US Officials lift Ban On Transgender Soliders

[k350]

Originally Posted by Oldhag1

Who didn't see that coming? Wonder how this applies to retirees or those eligible for VA services. This is an extraordinarily expensive decision. Additionally, how will the need to continual hormones impact deployability - you know, the reason for having service members.

I am sure things like this will get put on the priority list, all the while people with hip, knee, and back issues are kept at the back of the line.

[chucksnee]

Originally Posted by Snowball7

"Medically necessary" gender reassignment surgery and medications will also be
covered beginning in about 90 days, Carter said.


I cannot sufficiently express my opinion on this without resorting
to profanity.

This is not directed at you.....

I don't personally give a rats ass, even though I'm retired Army, but I hope everyone enjoys paying for this surgery.....

[Oldhag1]

Originally Posted by k350

I am sure things like this will get put on the priority list, all the while people with hip, knee, and back issues are kept at the back of the line.

Sadly, this will indeed be happening, at least to some degree, because it will receive a lot of scrutiny.

[War Beagle]

Originally Posted by Northeastah

what's the problem here really?

if they're willing to put their lives on the line for US safety and can carry the bloodied bodies of their peers off the battlefield, why shouldn't they be allowed to join?

Do the benefits this provide outweigh whatever negatives there might be? Does this ultimately improve the effectiveness of the US military and help make the US more secure?

[ambient]

Originally Posted by Jimmyp25

Another Obama move here....








https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-offici...-politics.html

Who cares?

If they can fight and do their jobs, that's what matters.

[ScottPlake]

Originally Posted by Oldhag1

Who didn't see that coming? Wonder how this applies to retirees or those eligible for VA services. This is an extraordinarily expensive decision. Additionally, how will the need to use continual hormones impact deployability - you know, the reason for having service members. Currently insulin dependent service members are non-deployable and the services will not enlist potenial new service with diabetes for that reason.

Good point on the VA question too, we have a transgendered veteran (male to female not sure where they are in the surgical process though) at my local VA.


Wonder if they can get trans surgery now as well?

[Snowball7]

You have to see this picture.

Some of them:

http://joeforamerica.com/wp-content/...r-Military.jpg

[War Beagle]

Originally Posted by Snowball7

You have to see this picture.

Some of them:

http://joeforamerica.com/wp-content/...r-Military.jpg

Might actually be useful for PSYOPS. That is some scary looking **** right there.

[Oldhag1]

Originally Posted by Snowball7

You have to see this picture.

Some of them:

http://joeforamerica.com/wp-content/...r-Military.jpg

Based simply on the fat rolls, most of those folks look like they violate the weight standards.

[Oldhag1]

Has anyone clarified whether those in dicisplinary barracks, like Bradley/Chelsea Manning, will now be entitled to surgery?