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

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 04:56 PM

Aug 7

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 7 OP

USAF is totally disgracing themselves. Denying benefits to troops who served honorably. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #1

denying "equal protection of the law" rampartd Aug 7 #2

at the request of Cadet Bonespurs and his sidekick rapist Kegseth Skittles Aug 7 #5

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

It is a threat to national security and combat readiness for the reason you cite. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #23

It's horrible, but the military pretty much has to follow the orders of the SecDef and CinC, as long as... LudwigPastorius Aug 7 #45

It is illegal, immoral, and a threat to national security and combat readiness. Irish_Dem Aug 8 #55

As a USAF veteran, I agree 100% with your post. Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 8 #54

I am an USAF brat, and adore the AF and the people in it. Irish_Dem Aug 8 #56

Attention you young people, Keep in mind all the recruitment promises are worthless Walleye Aug 7 #3

What a cruel horrendous disgrace wendyb-NC Aug 7 #4

Putin is overjoyed orangecrush Aug 7 #6

They could sell Putin some info Captain Zero Aug 7 #49

I'm retired AF and I'm ashamed of them for this LogDog75 Aug 7 #8

Please let them know. Air force seems to have been corrupted by evangelical christians travelingthrulife Aug 7 #10

I am an USAF brat and am deeply ashamed of the AF right now. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #25

You might be in a position to speak up for them--if you are able to. riversedge Aug 7 #30

Today, I'm ashamed to be a USAF vet. slightlv Aug 7 #9

Please let USAF know. Vets are so important to escaping fascism. travelingthrulife Aug 7 #12

An example orangecrush Aug 7 #11

Seems so wrong Demovictory9 Aug 7 #13

MAGA reaction to this is nauseating. MrChuck Aug 7 #14

Retired USAF, and hanging my head in shame for what we are alllowing this country to become. Scalded Nun Aug 7 #15

Gotta hate the gays. Gotta have another side to blame for something. Botany Aug 7 #16

Sounds like a basis for equal protection violation actions as per the Fifth Amendment. no_hypocrisy Aug 7 #17

A couple things. TomSlick Aug 7 #22

The SC will do whatever Trump and the billionaires who pay them want them to do. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #27

There was a time I would have resisted that idea. TomSlick Aug 7 #32

Yes I remember your optimism that the courts would hold. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #37

Problem here is that full retirement is 20 years SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #43

That's my memory. TomSlick Aug 8 #59

Sue the fuck outta them. chowder66 Aug 7 #18

Lawsuits are in progress, but the SCROTUS has decided that... LudwigPastorius Aug 7 #46

Perhaps they have forgotten, that the people they have forgotten, are all trained to kill. twodogsbarking Aug 7 #19

The opposition needs TommyT139 Aug 8 #53

Cruel Bigots! They Served. They Deserve their benefits! electric_blue68 Aug 7 #20

Shameful. Disgusting. Cruel. Vicious. Mean. Dishonorable. Solly Mack Aug 7 #21

We serve on a contract. BidenRocks Aug 7 #24

The contract is very one-sided. TomSlick Aug 7 #34

Makes me sick for these people who served honorably ... nt Jarqui Aug 7 #26

Why are these people so worried about their own sexuality that they think punishing anyone who isn't a member jls4561 Aug 7 #28

Mother F-ers maspaha Aug 7 #29

I also posted the article and my opinion on FB about how Transgender Service members are going to be treated. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 7 #31

Totally illegal. Wiz Imp Aug 7 #33

I wish I could share your confidence. TomSlick Aug 7 #36

I guess I should clarify Wiz Imp Aug 7 #38

And therein lies the rub. At 15 years they have not qualified for retirement. TomSlick Aug 7 #42

Exactly n/t SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #44

They qualify for early retirement. They were previously told by the Air Force that they would be able Wiz Imp Aug 7 #48

My understanding is that no one is "qualified" for early retirement except for service connected disability. TomSlick Aug 8 #60

In Trump's America, no contract has any meaning. enough Aug 7 #35

Right. Ask his plumbing and electrical contractors. Captain Zero Aug 7 #50

What a cowardly assh.le. Buddyzbuddy Aug 7 #39

Disgusting discrimination. Very Un-American. mdbl Aug 7 #40

Another USAF Vet - So Sad OutNow Aug 7 #41

How dafuq is that even legal? sakabatou Aug 7 #47

Wow, they really are afraid of transgendered Figarosmom Aug 8 #51

Are all the other branches doing this, too? 3catwoman3 Aug 8 #52

Remember, folks, the cruelty isn't a bug. It's a feature. COL Mustard Aug 8 #57

Cruelty is the point IronLionZion Aug 8 #58