Transgender Navy pilot, barred from service, reflects on ‘patriotism’ ahead of Trump’s military parade

As the U.S. military prepares for a parade honoring the Army’s legacy, transgender service members face career-ending decisions due to a ban imposed by the Trump administration. Cmdr. Emily Shilling, a Navy pilot and lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the ban, highlights the emotional turmoil among service members torn between their commitment to serve and the pressure to separate under duress.

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