Military Trans* Support (US)

[SiobhánF]

I'd like to just put information out here for those in the U.S. military who want to discuss things pertaining to the new ban lift, transitioning, or sharing experiences that may help those seeking information about it.

For starters, I'll add the link to the pre-published guidance for DoD transitioning, beginning in October:

http://www.defense.gov/Portals/1/features/2016/0616_policy/DoD-Instruction-1300.28.pdf 🔗

If you come across something useful in this regard, please post it here. I'll try to keep this post updated as much as I can.

Much love!

~Siobhán

[SiobhánF]

For those who are curious...

Air Force Policy Memorandum for In-Service Transition for Airmen Identifying as Transgender
Published 06 October 2016
Signed by Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff, USAF

http://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/_afpm2016-36-01/afpm2016-36-01.pdf 🔗

[Sluggy]

Wow, this is incredible/really good to know. Thanks for putting this info out there.

[JeanetteLW]

Here are a couple for the VA:

https://www.va.gov/health/NewsFeatures/2017/January/Transgender-Vets-the-VA-and-Respect.asp 🔗
http://www.patientcare.va.gov/LGBT/index.asp 🔗

Another useful thing is

VHA DIRECTIVE 2013-003 February 8, 2013 

You can find a pdf download of it by googling it.

[SiobhánF]

Thank you! That's some great info!