The US Air Force is reportedly discharging trans and non-binary service members with 15 to 18 years of military service without providing them retirement benefits. Following a memo, these members will be forced to choose between a lump-sum payment or discharge without retirement. While previously allowed to request early retirement, many approvals were rescinded. The decision has sparked criticism as 'indefensible,' with advocates arguing it is an act of cruelty against long-serving personnel. Trans troops with 18-20 years of service remain eligible for retirement benefits.
Trans and non-binary service members with between 15 and 18 years of military service will reportedly be told to quit or be forced out with no retirement benefits typically afforded to long-serving members.
Approximately 'a dozen' trans service members with 15-18 years of experience were previously told they could request an early retirement but have since seen their approvals rescinded.
The US Air Force's decision not to apply an exception for some long-serving trans troops has been described as 'cruelty for cruelty's sake' by critics.
Trans troops with 18-20 years of service are still eligible for early retirement, while those with 15-18 years face separation without full retirement benefits.
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