if they let Gays into the Military will they let Trans gender?

[bat1]

That would be cool seeing a tall 6 foot Tgirl in Military uniform

[fred41]

No one fights better when armed with an M16 in the one hand ...


....and a high-heeled shoe in the other..

[peggygee]

Australia - Defence drops ban on transgender soldiers

Chief of the Defence Force Angus Houston issued an instruction Monday revoking the policy that effectively banned transgender service members. The ADF is believed to be the last government agency that specifically fired employees for transitioning gender.

The individual whose recent gender transition lead to the reform work was not available for public comment, but the referral service that assists gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender service members, DEFGLIS, was aware that commanders had been anything but understanding.

While the ADF works on a new policy to address those problems, slated for December, Air Chief Marshall Houston called on commanders to show more understanding. Monday’s signal instructed commanders to “manage ADF transgender personnel with fairness, respect and dignity … and existing medical review provisions; and ensure all personnel are not subjects to unacceptable behavior”.

It comes 18 years after the ADF repealed the ban on gay and lesbian service members, and two years after it started recognising same-sex relationships for family entitlements. Yet Australia still trails Canada, Israel, Czech Republic, Spain and Thailand, which not only allow transgender soldiers to serve but also support them through diversity programs

[ddubose35]

For you guys that believe that by lifting the dont ask policy or leaving it as is will change anything, you are mistaking. You must know that we have standards in the military that will not allow any type of make up or long hair in any military uniform by a guy. A woman can wear her hair short but a guy cant wear his hair long so regardless if it is lifted, it will not change guys from serving or prevent them from serving.

[PomonaCA]

Well since everyone on this site knows that transwomen are gay men, the question is redundant.

[Mari_Mar]

Well since everyone on this site knows that transwomen are gay men, the question is redundant.

Wha?

[bat1]

For you guys that believe that by lifting the dont ask policy or leaving it as is will change anything, you are mistaking. You must know that we have standards in the military that will not allow any type of make up or long hair in any military uniform by a guy. A woman can wear her hair short but a guy cant wear his hair long so regardless if it is lifted, it will not change guys from serving or prevent them from serving.

The standards will have to change...hehe

[Nowhere]

One step at a time, people. one step at a time...

[hippifried]

Oh why the hell not? If you're going to mix it up, mix it up. I can just see Fred Phelps holding his breath till he turns blue.

[Mz.Brownsugah]

I was discharged under D.A.D.T, I wouldn't mind re-enlisting if I could serve as a trans woman and retain my commission. Unfortunately the military does not recognize G.I.D as a legitimate disorder and requires soldiers to follow the dress and grooming standards for their birth gender. So looks like thats not happening anytime soon.