Each morning when I wake, I hit social media and the news. Sharing something profound or humorous is how I like to start my day. Believe me, when I tell you, I was in complete shock when I read a series of tweets by President Donald Trump exclaiming: — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017 RELATED: I’m The Guy Who Really ‘Gets’ Periods (Because I’ve Had Them) For my own part, his announcement is a shadow of my own discharge when, in 1991 while serving in a Top Secret unit in the United States Air Force Space Command, it was discovered that I was transgender when I applied for my Top Secret clearance. My career plans were destroyed as well as my ability to pay for my continuing education. There are so many unanswered questions right now. The Department of Defense is part of the Executive branch. In addition, as head of the Executive branch and Commander-in-chief of the military, I can only assume that Donald Trump does have the power to make policy. This article was originally published at The Huffington Post. Reprinted with permission from the author. RELATED: The Bizarre Reason People Are Criticizing A Transgender Man’s Before And After Pictures If you were to assume they all cost the same as a marine, that would work out to $298,350,000. It would appear that the cost burden to retain transgender soldiers is much, much less. In addition, the new recruits will not have the years of experience the transgender soldiers already have. RELATED: My Boyfriend Came Out As Transgender And It Saved Our Relationship RELATED: What Being Transgender Feels Like
