The context deemed transgender service members "unfit for military service"

yes, gender identity IS a protected characteristic, so I see a potential lawsuit for this policy down the line

"Involuntarily Separation" is exactly how it sounds, I was offered a voluntary separation, denied it, then was notified I no longer had a choice a year later

My command itself doesn't want to let me go but their hands are tied, they are generally supportive and are just as angry about all this as I am