When will the DOD let us serve?

SSG Patricia King — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:47:23 -0400

http://www.npr.org/2015/06/27/416015320/embraced-yet-forbidden-staff-sergeant-comes-out-as-transgender?sc=tw

Embraced Yet Forbidden, Staff Sergeant Comes Out As Transgender

Being openly transgender is officially prohibited in the Army, but Staff Sgt. Patricia (formerly Peter) King says her support system at work "has been absolutely amazing" during her transition.

Response by SSG Alleria Stanley made Jun 27 at 2015 7:55 PM

SSG Alleria Stanley — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 19:55:03 -0400

SSG SSG Patricia King, I am curious.

As a practical matter, we all know how it is as you approach the magic 20 year mark. Especially in this age of purging and drawdowns, the word is to not volunteer for dismissal.

You're so close...

(And I get about the urge to transition being strong...)

So very close. It seems you've bet not just your future, but the credit for your past as well (that could be true in many ways.)