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USA TODAY When Dylan Kohere was in middle school, he boldly mapped his future, and the military was at its core. For Nic Talbott, a college class on national security stirred an interest in intelligence. Blaire McIntyre grew up with an “Army influence” from her stepmom rippling through her house. All three carved life plans out of service to their country, never expecting they would one day be in the trenches in a battle right at home: as plaintiffs in lawsuits challenging the Pentagon’s military transgender ban. The ban, overturned two weeks ago by President Joe Biden, has left a tra...

Transgender service members react to repeal of Trump military ban Recruits and enlisted members look forward to serving without fear of being discharged for who they are 2kSHARES Sterling James Crutcher “I always had an inner desire to join the military,” says Sterling James Crutcher, a senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. “For me, it came from personal reasons: my grandfather was in the Army years ago. He passed away shortly before I joined. And he played a big role in my life. “He was the kindest, sweetest man. He would give the s hirt off his back to anyone he saw walking down the ...

As Biden Lifts a Ban, Transgender People Get a Long-Sought Chance to Enlist The president’s order, reversing a Trump administration policy, creates opportunities for young people whose dreams of serving in the military had been sidetracked. Nic Talbott’s attempts to enlist in the military were thwarted by the Trump administration’s ban on transgender troops. “All I want is a chance,” he said.Credit...Alyssa Schukar for The New York Times Jan. 25, 2021 LISBON, Ohio — Nic Talbott has wanted for years to be an Army intelligence officer. Instead, he has been a Walmart shelf stocker, ...

Joe Biden's win in the US election has given hope to minority communities who saw their rights limited under Donald Trump.