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The current administration’s plan to separate transgender service members regardless of years of service, advancement, exemplary reviews, accommodations, awards or occupational specialty, stands is stark contrast to the ethos of all six branches of the United States Military. Gender, in and of itself, does not equate negatively or positively to loyalty, duty, selfless service, honor, integrity or personal service. Members of our nation’s military prove their value through their actions on and off the battlefield. Those actions aren’t defined by a pronoun. Instead, these actions are defined by carrying out duties that less than 1% of our population is willing to even attempt. The honor is in the oath and as such, it should not be disregarded and disrespected based on the arbitrary and unproven concerns brought forward mostly by those who have never worn the uniform. The memo released on Wednesday not only threatens to unjustly fire thousands of service members but also very likely puts at risk their earned benefits, including retirement, disability pay and TriCare. It also will impact the future of thousands of their spouses and children who have sacrificed so much already. Healing Household 6 absolutely and unequivocally opposes this ban. We stand with ALL service members/veterans and their families. ~ Lisa, Megan, & Diana. If you would like to support or need support, please check out Modern Military Association of America. (fb)