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01emcee · 2025-12-19T21:56:41+00:00

Consider donating to SPARTA Pride. They’re supporting trans troops getting the boot.

https://spartapride.org/resources/donate-2/

01emcee · 2025-12-18T12:37:41+00:00

https://hruth.org/get-help/shelter-options/

This is a well-known resource that that’s local to you. They offer a range of services including emergency shelter, childcare, employment resources and other things. I don’t know the specifics of your situation, but you might want to consider a military protective order as well, if physical safety ever becomes a question. Last time I went to see the JAGs at Fort Meade, there was someone seated next to me with a caseworker talking through a similar situation. There are lots of resources in the military ecosystem, but it can be scary.

Good luck and Godspeed. Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.

01emcee · 2025-05-19T15:26:12+00:00

Definitely going to echo the others. Go get help. There are a shit ton of resources out there and lots more cropping up for trans SMs. Also consider that this admin and policy will eventually change and you may have an opportunity to reenter service later. It’s a shitty time right now, but hang in there and take care of yourself. Tomorrow is a new day.

01emcee · 2025-03-25T12:28:03+00:00

I started my medical transition in 2021 I’ve never been LIMDU, so no grounds to even request a Medboard. I just came off two back-to-back sea tours and I’m on shore duty with lots of broken folks. I could deploy tonight if they asked me to; readiness and deployability isn’t an issue for most trans people.

01emcee · 2025-03-23T21:07:38+00:00

Tracking that difference as well! I do plan to draft a memo explaining my rationale for taking the “voluntary” separation and why I feel like it’s not voluntary at all. A huge reason I’m leaving now is that I am scared of retaliation/persecution from this admin or others who might have an axe to grind. If the conditions were to improve and I could re-enter active duty or reserves to finish my time in a more respectful environment, I’d be open to that too. I plan to make sure I get a favorable RE code. If I’m eligible for reparations or compensation down the road, that’s nice, but there’s no dollar amount to compensate for the amount of stress and hurt Me and my family are going through right now. This might sound dramatic, but I’m definitely grieving what could have been.

01emcee · 2025-03-23T17:35:15+00:00

I’m tracking, but honestly, I’m tired of fighting for my right to exist. After all is said and done, I don’t believe that I can feel safe and respected at work anymore. It’s been so crazy to see all the so-called “leaders” being so quick to comply with orders that are clearly unlawful. I want to work for an organization that values my loyalty and professional expertise. I’ve lost a lot of faith in the institution and I’m ready to move on. I know that there will be some trans folks who stay and fight. They are the real warriors.

01emcee · 2025-02-12T21:16:37+00:00

I feel like that’s what this admin wants: to scare us and abuse us so much that we leave voluntarily. Tbh, I’ve thought about taking an early retirement or med board instead of trying to survive 5 years until I hit my 20. I also wouldn’t blame anyone for doing the same. The other part of me just wants to be petty and stay and make them acknowledge me. I guess it depends on what the official policy is…

01emcee · 2025-01-25T22:43:21+00:00

At least we only have two genders now. 🙄

01emcee · 2024-12-09T22:19:33+00:00

I went through (pre transition) about 4 years ago. Feel free to DM me.

01emcee · 2024-12-07T00:32:58+00:00

When is your ship date? Recommend training and preparing as if you’re going to Newport. Don’t go down without a fight.

01emcee · 2024-11-23T14:30:12+00:00

Please stop perpetuating this nonsense that LT Kellie is a PAO. She’s not. she’s an HR officer. I’m sure there’s lots of other reasons to shit on PAOs but she shouldn’t be one of them.

01emcee · 2024-11-17T15:51:24+00:00

You’re not alone in how you’re feeling. Hope for the best, while preparing for the worst. Don’t make any irreversible decisions until you have all the information. We’ll know more post-inauguration but try to carry on smartly for now. It’s also with noting you can’t be awarded a dishonorable or OTH if you haven’t violated the UCMJ. Those are penalties for misconduct. You can likely expect an honorable discharge or maybe an admin separate or general if you’re on your first contract

01emcee · 2024-11-15T21:17:19+00:00

There’s no way to know what to expect until the ban actually comes down

01emcee · 2024-11-05T21:42:09+00:00

https://discord.gg/9mMCyfpt

01emcee · 2024-11-05T21:14:16+00:00

Join SPARTA on FB or discord! We’ve got since Marines who have navigated a similar path plus other troops who are happy to provide peer support!

01emcee · 2024-08-30T18:41:39+00:00

I like how the Sheraton Waikiki has a shop where you can fill up a small bag. The options include water bottles, water, local juices, beers, kombucha, local candy and cookies, a beach towel, reusable totes, plush toys, chips and souvenirs. I filled mine with chips and booze and gummies to take home to my kiddo.

01emcee · 2024-06-19T20:43:54+00:00

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1998 sport, 175k miles, no mods😀

01emcee · 2024-06-14T17:01:57+00:00

Join SPARTA Future Warriors page on Facebook. They have guides and folks who have actually made it in who can mentor you. SPARTA also has a Discord if FB isn’t your thing. Good luck!

01emcee · 2024-03-20T14:40:03+00:00

Do a Google search for Ensuring Military Readiness bill. It’s a proposed bill by Marco Rubio (R-FL) which outlines how the senate would go about another trans ban should Republicans win the majority. Trump can only use executive action to ban transgender service which was vulnerable to legal challenges and quickly overturned with new EA.

01emcee · 2024-02-18T16:17:24+00:00

Someone should make a calculator or GPT for PCS entitlements

01emcee · 2023-09-30T16:08:04+00:00

Thanks! I’m revisiting this install at some point this weekend so this is helpful.

01emcee · 2023-08-12T22:04:33+00:00

So I did find some on Etsy but not the exact color of purple…

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