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First Transgender Soldier
Albert Cashier was the first transgender soldier. He was originally born as a female and lived his life as a male and died as a male.
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First War a Transgender Fought in
The first war a transgender person fought in was the American Civil War. The transgender man was known by the name of Albert Cashier. -
Obama Repealed The Ban Policy
In 2011, president Obama repealed the ¨don´t ask, don´t tell¨ policy that banned transgender, bisexual, gay and lesbian people from being able to serve in the military. -
Decision
The defense secretary Ashton B Carter announced that the pentagon would allow transgender people to serve in the military. -
Costs
In the article “The study estimated that 2,450 active-duty members were transgender and predicted that around 65 would seek to transition each year. It estimated that the cost to the Pentagon of those procedures would be $2.9 million to $4.2 million a year. The study predicted that service members would not seek to transition were the procedures not covered by the Pentagon, and that they would likely have higher rates of substance abuse and suicide as a result.” -
So Many People Losing Their Jobs
Pentagon estimated that there are sometimes 15,000 and more transgender soldiers serving in the US Military.
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Transgender Ban Was Lifted
President Obama had lifted the ban on transgender people not being able to serve in the military
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Announcement
“Effective immediately, transgender Americans may serve openly,” Mr. Carter announced.“They can no longer be discharged or otherwise separated from the military just for being transgender.”The Pentagon would cover the medical costs of those in uniform who wished to undergo gender transition, and that it would begin a yearlong training program for service members on the changes. -
Unanswered Question
Many people are wondering what kind of ban does Trump want? Because no one knows for sure until he makes it final and there are currently 6,300 soldiers that are on duty waiting to hear the answer. -
Once Again Banned From Serving
President Donald Trump has announced that transgender soldiers are no longer allowed to serve in the military. Trump tweeted that transgender people can no longer serve ¨in any capacity.¨
