U.S. Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members
The Air Force has closed the door on early retirement for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service, opting instead to separate them without benefits. The decision reverses earlier indications that exceptions might be granted, leaving those affected with only a lump-sum payout or involuntary discharge. Advocates call the move arbitrary and cruel, warning of lawsuits ahead. For service members like Master Sgt. Logan Ireland, who’s served 15 years including a deployment to Afghanistan, the policy feels like a betrayal after a career dedicated to the country. Konstantin Toropin with Associated Press has the full story.
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