To serve openly in the military, which sparked initiatives to emphasize the achievements of transgender soldiers.
For instance, during a difficult time in 2017, Major Jason Vero, a transgender Air Force pilot and director of the Joint Base Andrews Air Show, spoke about his transition.
“With my head barely above the water, I felt lost in the ocean,” Vero said. “I decided to transition after talking with my pastor.”
Likewise, U.S. Army Sustainment Command Cyber Division Chief Major Rachel Jones said her life was saved by her ability to serve truthfully as a transgender woman.
According to Jones, “I was certain that my transgender identity made me intrinsically bad.” “I grew up depressed and suicidal because of the constant pressure to hide.”
The Pentagon has allegedly spent over $26 million since 2020 on transgender military members’ medical treatment, including $7.6 million.
