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Transgender vets call for more protections from Congress, VA

Advocates want VA to move ahead with plans to provide gender-affirming surgery to transgender veterans, a policy change first promised in summer 2021.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

A LGBT pride luncheon was held June 30, 2016, at Club Altus at Altus Air Force Base.

Transgender veterans still waiting on VA’s promise of surgery options

One year ago, department officials said they would take steps towards making gender confirmation surgeries available. They still aren't.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

Despite promises of inclusivity, VA motto remains focused on men

Efforts to update the VA motto to gender-neutral wording have stalled over the past year.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

This group speaks for the forgotten vets that ‘nobody hears’

Minority Veterans of America, a new national nonprofit, provides a safe, inclusive environment for all former service members, with a specific focus on giving a voice to LGBTQ veterans, veterans of color, religious minorities and women veterans.

By Natalie Gross

5 years ago

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