WASHINGTON — Today, the nation’s leading lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military organizations, OutServe-SLDN, the American Military Partner Association, and SPARTA issued statements responding to the news that the first out transgender recruit has signed up to join the U.S. Armed Forces. As first reported by CNN’s

SPART*A applauds the decision today to ensure the Pentagon moves forward with transgender accessions. As you talk to your friends who may need a little more information there are some important notes to understand with regards to how this policy works

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC. SPART*A Statement on District Court Ruling regarding the Transgender Ban. Today's ruling that blocked the transgender ban brings great encouragement to service members who happen to be transgender. Our members are grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve with honor, as we have

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 25, 2017 Media Contact: Sue Fulton Email: sue.fulton@spartapride.org SPARTA Statement on New White House Guidance Washington, DC – SPART*A, the largest organization of transgender Americans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, released the following statement in response to new Presidential guidance