A moment of silence for trans servicemembers
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Commentary: Trans Progressive
by Autumn Sandeen

http://lgbtweekly.com/2011/09/15/a-moment-of-silence-for-trans-servicemembers/

Living in a town that's often called a Navy town, the LGBT community will have much to celebrate on Sept. 20. That's the day when lesbian, gay and bisexual servicemembers will officially be able to be out and proud while serving in the United States military. I know I'll be celebrating this community victory for our LGB servicemembers.

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But there is another problem that the LGBT community is now face to face with that we, as a community, are discussing less. And, that problem we're now face to face with involves transgender servicemembers. The repeal of DADT was a victory for open service of LGB servicemembers, but that victory doesn't mean T servicemembers also can serve openly.