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VA again delays decision on transgender surgery options
The department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.
We must push toward protecting LGBTQ service members at home
As the 10th anniversary of the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" nears, we must ensure LGBTQ service members are not discriminated against, says the author of this commentary.
By Retired Maj. Gen. Gale S. Pollock
LGBTQ, indigenous task forces want to ‘light a fire to get things changed’
Leaders of the Air Force's two new minority policy groups outlined their next steps to improve life for the LGBTQ and indigenous communities.
Transgender airmen, guardians guaranteed equal opportunity under new policy
“Diverse backgrounds, beliefs and experiences make us a stronger workforce,” said acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs John Fedrigo.
New Air Force teams to look at LGBTQ, indigenous inclusion issues
The Air Force is adding two new groups to its slate of teams working to create equitable policies for minority employees, this time focusing on the LGBTQ and native communities.
White House announces slew of new national security nominees
Four more Pentagon nominees were announced Friday.
By Aaron Mehta
As Biden improves support with vets, Afghanistan plan a plus to some
Results from around the country last year suggest Biden has an edge with some military voters unlike his recent predecessors.
Reversing Trump, Pentagon releases new transgender policies
The new department regulations allow transgender people who meet military standards to enlist and serve openly in their self-identified gender, and they will be able to get medically necessary transition-related care authorized by law, said the officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
VA secretary promises diverse leadership team, but can’t say when they’ll be in place
Denis McDonough said that finding the right leaders for the department is among his first priorities in office.
Transgender service members passed the test
While the test faced by transgender service members ended with Biden's executive order to return to a policy of inclusiveness, nothing stops a future administration from reversing course again, say the authors of this commentary.
By Bree Fram, Emma Shinn and Blake Dremann