Pentagon rolls out new guidelines for transgender military members on International Trans Day of Visibility
Trans Day of Visibility began in 2009 and is an opportunity for people to celebrate the contributions of the trans community. Author: LaMonica Peters (KFMB) Updated: 10:36 PM PDT March 31, 2021
SAN DIEGO March 31 is recognized as International Trans Day of Visibility, a day to bring more awareness to the contributions and challenges transgender people face. On Wednesday, U.S. military leaders also rolled out some guidelines, protecting the rights of transgender people serving their country.
On International Trans Day of Visibility, the Pentagon laid out new regulations for transgender people in the U.S. military. The guidelines prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and offer privacy protections and a pathway for medical treatment for those transitioning.