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The replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) transits San Francisco Bay during a namesake visit to San Francisco in 2024.

Military

Blaming Biden, Hegseth renames USNS Harvey Milk

By Matt Tracy

The replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206) transits San Francisco Bay during a namesake visit to San Francisco in 2024.

Military

Report: Hegseth orders Navy to scrub Harvey Milk’s name from ship

By Matt Tracy

Outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

Military

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement trans military ban

By Matt Tracy

Members of the US military stand between the border walls separating Mexico and the United States, with Tijuana, Mexico in the background, in San Diego, California, U.S., March 21, 2025.

Military

Trump’s trans military ban blocked by three federal trial judges

By Arthur S. Leonard

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, February 7, 2025.

Military

Hegseth begins implementing Trump’s ban on trans troops

By Matt Tracy

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One before arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., January 27, 2025.

Military

Trump bans trans troops yet again, prompting lawsuits and outrage

By Matt Tracy

Department of Defense

Military

Military settles with troops impacted by ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ discharges

By Matt Tracy

The US Capitol Building in Washington.

Military

Senate approves anti-trans military spending bill, drawing calls for president’s veto

By Matt Tracy

The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans' Affairs have updated their policies on IVF and donors.

Military

Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs lift IVF barriers for some LGBTQ members

By Matt Tracy

Soldiers of the California National Guard with fellow service members and veterans during San Diego Pride

Military

Military unveils outreach campaign to reverse dishonorable discharges from Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell era

By Matt Tracy

Fort Bragg

Military

Trans military officer, spouse accused of plotting to help Russia

By Matt Tracy

Secretary of Veterans Affairs nominee Denis McDonough’s confirmation hearing in Washington

Military

VA Issues Directive Restoring Benefits to Discharged LGBTQ Veterans

By Tat Bellamy-Walker

Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough hold a briefing at the White House in Washington

Military

VA to Provide Gender-Affirming Surgery for Trans Veterans

By Tat Bellamy-Walker

A soldier attending The United States Army Air Assault School rappels from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Fort Campbell

Military

Pentagon Unveils New Policies Allowing Transgender Troops

By Tat Bellamy-Walker

U.S. Navy Admiral Harris speaks in front of Marine at a ceremony marking the start of Talisman Saber 2017 off the coast of Sydney

Military

Biden Reverses Trump’s Transgender Military Ban

By Tat Bellamy-Walker

Department of Defense

Military

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Veterans Face Elevated Suicide Risks

By Tat Bellamy-Walker

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