Slate News Outward | A Trans Military Member Speaks Out
Feb 12, 2025
Sasha Buchert is the Counsel and Nonbinary and Transgender Rights Project Director at Lambda Legal, while Geirid Morgan serves as a Trans Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. They engage in a compelling discussion about the impact of the Trump administration’s ban on transgender service members. Sasha delves into the legal challenges against this ban, highlighting constitutional issues. Geirid shares her personal journey of serving in the military as a transgender individual, revealing the emotional toll of shifting policies and the resilience of the trans community.
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Coming Out Later
- Geirid Morgan didn't come out as trans until 2022, after over a decade of service.
- The original Trump ban complicated her personal journey with gender identity.
Positive Reactions
- During the Obama administration's brief window allowing open service, two service members at Morgan's base came out as trans.
- One was the base command master chief, and both were received positively.
Considering Future Bans
- Christina Cauterucci notes that military leaders testified that the trans military ban hadn't caused problems.
- Morgan considered the possibility of a future ban when deciding to come out.