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48. They qualify for early retirement. They were previously told by the Air Force that they would be able

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 11:31 PM

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to file for early retirement. SO yes, they have qualified for retirement. Early retirement has been available to non-trans service members. They are only being denied because they are trans. It's straight up discrimination.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNEbqe2xJ3l/

Transgender airmen who served 15-18 years were told they could retire early in order to comply with Donald Trump’s directive to eliminate transgender people from the military.

Now … that plan has changed.

Members of the Air Force who were told they could get the retirement benefits they earned are now being told they have choice but to quit or be kicked out — without their benefits.

A memo obtained by Reuters, written by the acting assistant attorney of the Air Force Brian Scarlett, reads “After careful consideration of the individual applications, I am disapproving all Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) exception to policy requests in Tabs 1 and 2 for members with 15-18 years of service.”

This is the complete opposite of what the Pentagon promised when Trump’s ordered that trans people be removed from military.

Straight up illegal discrimination.

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USAF is totally disgracing themselves. Denying benefits to troops who served honorably. Irish_Dem Thursday #1

denying "equal protection of the law" rampartd Thursday #2

at the request of Cadet Bonespurs and his sidekick rapist Kegseth Skittles Thursday #5

Not only have they served honorably, they have made the military a career. Arkansas Granny Thursday #7

It is a threat to national security and combat readiness for the reason you cite. Irish_Dem Thursday #23

It's horrible, but the military pretty much has to follow the orders of the SecDef and CinC, as long as... LudwigPastorius Thursday #45

It is illegal, immoral, and a threat to national security and combat readiness. Irish_Dem Friday #55

As a USAF veteran, I agree 100% with your post. Prof. Toru Tanaka Friday #54

I am an USAF brat, and adore the AF and the people in it. Irish_Dem Friday #56

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Putin is overjoyed orangecrush Thursday #6

They could sell Putin some info Captain Zero Thursday #49

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Please let them know. Air force seems to have been corrupted by evangelical christians travelingthrulife Thursday #10

I am an USAF brat and am deeply ashamed of the AF right now. Irish_Dem Thursday #25

You might be in a position to speak up for them--if you are able to. riversedge Thursday #30

Today, I'm ashamed to be a USAF vet. slightlv Thursday #9

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An example orangecrush Thursday #11

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MAGA reaction to this is nauseating. MrChuck Thursday #14

Retired USAF, and hanging my head in shame for what we are alllowing this country to become. Scalded Nun Thursday #15

Gotta hate the gays. Gotta have another side to blame for something. Botany Thursday #16

Sounds like a basis for equal protection violation actions as per the Fifth Amendment. no_hypocrisy Thursday #17

A couple things. TomSlick Thursday #22

The SC will do whatever Trump and the billionaires who pay them want them to do. Irish_Dem Thursday #27

There was a time I would have resisted that idea. TomSlick Thursday #32

Yes I remember your optimism that the courts would hold. Irish_Dem Thursday #37

Problem here is that full retirement is 20 years SickOfTheOnePct Thursday #43

That's my memory. TomSlick Friday #59

Sue the fuck outta them. chowder66 Thursday #18

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Perhaps they have forgotten, that the people they have forgotten, are all trained to kill. twodogsbarking Thursday #19

The opposition needs TommyT139 Friday #53

Cruel Bigots! They Served. They Deserve their benefits! electric_blue68 Thursday #20

Shameful. Disgusting. Cruel. Vicious. Mean. Dishonorable. Solly Mack Thursday #21

We serve on a contract. BidenRocks Thursday #24

The contract is very one-sided. TomSlick Thursday #34

Makes me sick for these people who served honorably ... nt Jarqui Thursday #26

Why are these people so worried about their own sexuality that they think punishing anyone who isn't a member jls4561 Thursday #28

Mother F-ers maspaha Thursday #29

I also posted the article and my opinion on FB about how Transgender Service members are going to be treated. ProudMNDemocrat Thursday #31

Totally illegal. Wiz Imp Thursday #33

I wish I could share your confidence. TomSlick Thursday #36

I guess I should clarify Wiz Imp Thursday #38

And therein lies the rub. At 15 years they have not qualified for retirement. TomSlick Thursday #42

Exactly n/t SickOfTheOnePct Thursday #44

They qualify for early retirement. They were previously told by the Air Force that they would be able Wiz Imp Thursday #48

My understanding is that no one is "qualified" for early retirement except for service connected disability. TomSlick Friday #60

In Trump's America, no contract has any meaning. enough Thursday #35

Right. Ask his plumbing and electrical contractors. Captain Zero Thursday #50

What a cowardly assh.le. Buddyzbuddy Thursday #39

Disgusting discrimination. Very Un-American. mdbl Thursday #40

Another USAF Vet - So Sad OutNow Thursday #41

How dafuq is that even legal? sakabatou Thursday #47

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Cruelty is the point IronLionZion Friday #58