lead story - Navy spells out new transgender policies

Diana Stancy Correll

NavyTimes.com

USS America

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lead story - Navy grants waiver allowing transgender sailor to serve openly

Nico Lang
NBC News

US Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD

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Virginia - Navy shifts recruiting efforts online, uses Virginia Beach sailor in first Reddit "AMA"

Brock Vergakis
The Virginian-Pilot

Virginia Beach, VA

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lead story - No reports of transgender troops affecting unit cohesion, Marine Corps and Navy leaders say

Geoff Ziezulewicz
Military Times

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Navy: No Exceptions to Fitness Standards for Transgender Sailors

Hope Hodge Seck
Military.com

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Sheriff: Navy seaman accused of robbing, stabbing transgender woman

Justin Mitchell and Margaret Baker
SunHerald

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ezs note:  This just happened a few minutes later in the case of Dee Whigham.  Good work, Jackson County sheriffs!  By the way,  the case is ongoing, so keep a sharp eye out for the person of interest.  Once again, let the police handle it.

Dogs for a transgender!

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A few weeks ago, I happened to run across a dog and his owner.  Needless to say, my heart melted!  (I lovelovelove dogs!)  However, the dog had a service animal patch on, so I respected that.  However, when I talked with the owner, he explained that the dog was there to meet his psychological needs.  You see, with the advent of September 11, 2001, he joined the Army.  He suffered a great deal there, and even more upon his return.  Then he met his dog.   He was his lifeline.

I can't say that the world would cease without dogs, but I can confidently say that it would be a much, much poorer place.  Dogs are our boon companions.  They are our friends, both in our sunniest of days,  and the dreariest of days.  For the sightless or poor of sight, they are a second set of eyes.  And for certain members of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines, they can prove to be an invaluable resource.  

And for certain transgender people, they can help you, too.  Look at it this way.  Even if you have  a wonderful community, there are certain stressors which other people just don't get.  A dog will help

 you, I promise.

There are certain places in which an owner and the dog really won't fit.  In fact, I urge you NOT to  run right out and get one this afternoon.   Check with other dog owners.  If you are seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist, check what the type of dog might be best.  And if you really, really, really prefer cats, well, get a cat.

Please, take your time and see if a dog is right for you.  If you truly take the time, I promise a lifetime of friendship.

Transgender ex-Navy SEAL: Here's a question for you

Kristin Beck
http://www.cnn.com

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Transgender Ex-Navy SEAL: Military ‘Going Through Puberty’

 LEE FERRAN
http://abcnews.go.com


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WATCH: Navy Chaplain Claims 'Demon of Rape' Inside Call for Trans Student Rights

Sunnivie Brydum
http://www.advocate.com/


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ezs note:  Hey, kids!   Let's sing the "Gordon Klingenschmitt" song!

"If he only had a brain..."

New era for gay veterans as military reaches out

Kevin Fagan

http://www.sfgate.com/

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