On his first day back in office, PresidentDonald Trumpsigned an executive order banning transgender individuals from the U.S.military.
Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are paused, Hegseth wrote.
Lawson Marcewicz is a doctor employed by the government who also serves in the National Guard.
Lawson MarcewiczCourtesy of Lawson Marcewicz
Eventually, it became too much to bear.
A roomate, in what Marcewicz still considers an act of mercy, reported Marcewicz.
And to their credit, Marcewicz says, the response from the leaders was pretty great.
He still remembers sharing the news with his commanding officer.
I remember telling him, I have some serious news.
Im gonna transition.
The last drill, there was a urine test that had to be observed.
He goes, Yeah, no problem, Marcewicz recalls.
Its just not an issue.
It was not an issue, at least, until Trump made it one.
Hegseths vague memo has uncorked a torrent of confusion on the ground.
What about a cadet at West Point, or someone waiting to go to boot camp?
Its going to lead to osteoporosis.
Its going to lead to frailty.
Im 45, I would age prematurely, Marcewicz says.
Now, at 45, I am well aware that we have always been here.
You cannot do that.
The Jews didnt get erased from history, despite best efforts.
We are not going to be erased.
We are a fact.
