Despite the ban, thousands of transgender service members meet and exceed the demands of the military.

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 24th — Five courageous transgender U.S. service members will testify Wednesday before the Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.  SPART*A President, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Blake Dremann, along with SPART*A members U.S. Army Captain Jennifer Peace, Army Captain Alivia Stehlik,

I found myself on the side of a mountain. CH-47 hellecopters had just dropped my unit off. We slid off the back since they could not land and we trekked in the snow. Our goal was to find the enemy whom had been responsible for the loss we suffered. The mission was called Operation Anaconda.

Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader. They set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role – always about the goal. When I set out to serve my country eleven years ago, I was seeking new experiences. I was seeking direction. I was seeking