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9. Today, I'm ashamed to be a USAF vet.

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 03:56 PM

Aug 2025

My father's words to me, when I told him I was going to enlist in the military were "Enlist in the Air Force. They take care of their own." (He had been an Army Medic in WWII).

Today, the Air Force is going back on its promise to those who offered their all for this country. Shame on them, and shame on the U.S. for allowing this to happen.

I will never recommend public service of any kind (civilian or military) to anyone until this country is back on the right track and looks like it's going to stay that course. Until then, it's a losing proposition all around... for the individual who asks if it's worth it, and for the country that's no longer deserving of it. IMO... YMMV (but right now, I'm very opinionated about it!)

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US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service [View all] demmiblue Aug 2025 OP

USAF is totally disgracing themselves. Denying benefits to troops who served honorably. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #1

denying "equal protection of the law" rampartd Aug 2025 #2

at the request of Cadet Bonespurs and his sidekick rapist Kegseth Skittles Aug 2025 #5

Not only have they served honorably, they have made the military a career. Arkansas Granny Aug 2025 #7

It is a threat to national security and combat readiness for the reason you cite. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #23

It's horrible, but the military pretty much has to follow the orders of the SecDef and CinC, as long as... LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #45

It is illegal, immoral, and a threat to national security and combat readiness. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #55

As a USAF veteran, I agree 100% with your post. Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 2025 #54

I am an USAF brat, and adore the AF and the people in it. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #56

Attention you young people, Keep in mind all the recruitment promises are worthless Walleye Aug 2025 #3

What a cruel horrendous disgrace wendyb-NC Aug 2025 #4

Putin is overjoyed orangecrush Aug 2025 #6

They could sell Putin some info Captain Zero Aug 2025 #49

I'm retired AF and I'm ashamed of them for this LogDog75 Aug 2025 #8

Please let them know. Air force seems to have been corrupted by evangelical christians travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #10

I am an USAF brat and am deeply ashamed of the AF right now. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #25

You might be in a position to speak up for them--if you are able to. riversedge Aug 2025 #30

Today, I'm ashamed to be a USAF vet. slightlv Aug 2025 #9

Please let USAF know. Vets are so important to escaping fascism. travelingthrulife Aug 2025 #12

An example orangecrush Aug 2025 #11

Seems so wrong Demovictory9 Aug 2025 #13

MAGA reaction to this is nauseating. MrChuck Aug 2025 #14

Retired USAF, and hanging my head in shame for what we are alllowing this country to become. Scalded Nun Aug 2025 #15

Gotta hate the gays. Gotta have another side to blame for something. Botany Aug 2025 #16

Sounds like a basis for equal protection violation actions as per the Fifth Amendment. no_hypocrisy Aug 2025 #17

A couple things. TomSlick Aug 2025 #22

The SC will do whatever Trump and the billionaires who pay them want them to do. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #27

There was a time I would have resisted that idea. TomSlick Aug 2025 #32

Yes I remember your optimism that the courts would hold. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #37

Problem here is that full retirement is 20 years SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2025 #43

That's my memory. TomSlick Aug 2025 #59

Sue the fuck outta them. chowder66 Aug 2025 #18

Lawsuits are in progress, but the SCROTUS has decided that... LudwigPastorius Aug 2025 #46

Perhaps they have forgotten, that the people they have forgotten, are all trained to kill. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #19

The opposition needs TommyT139 Aug 2025 #53

Cruel Bigots! They Served. They Deserve their benefits! electric_blue68 Aug 2025 #20

Shameful. Disgusting. Cruel. Vicious. Mean. Dishonorable. Solly Mack Aug 2025 #21

We serve on a contract. BidenRocks Aug 2025 #24

The contract is very one-sided. TomSlick Aug 2025 #34

Makes me sick for these people who served honorably ... nt Jarqui Aug 2025 #26

Why are these people so worried about their own sexuality that they think punishing anyone who isn't a member jls4561 Aug 2025 #28

Mother F-ers maspaha Aug 2025 #29

I also posted the article and my opinion on FB about how Transgender Service members are going to be treated. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2025 #31

Totally illegal. Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #33

I wish I could share your confidence. TomSlick Aug 2025 #36

I guess I should clarify Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #38

And therein lies the rub. At 15 years they have not qualified for retirement. TomSlick Aug 2025 #42

Exactly n/t SickOfTheOnePct Aug 2025 #44

They qualify for early retirement. They were previously told by the Air Force that they would be able Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #48

My understanding is that no one is "qualified" for early retirement except for service connected disability. TomSlick Aug 2025 #60

In Trump's America, no contract has any meaning. enough Aug 2025 #35

Right. Ask his plumbing and electrical contractors. Captain Zero Aug 2025 #50

What a cowardly assh.le. Buddyzbuddy Aug 2025 #39

Disgusting discrimination. Very Un-American. mdbl Aug 2025 #40

Another USAF Vet - So Sad OutNow Aug 2025 #41

How dafuq is that even legal? sakabatou Aug 2025 #47

Wow, they really are afraid of transgendered Figarosmom Aug 2025 #51

Are all the other branches doing this, too? 3catwoman3 Aug 2025 #52

Remember, folks, the cruelty isn't a bug. It's a feature. COL Mustard Aug 2025 #57

Cruelty is the point IronLionZion Aug 2025 #58