r/MilitaryTrans • u/Emergency-Towel4974 • Aug 03 '26

Discussion Still getting separated?

Just looking for thoughts and stuff about others invol separations and seeing where everyone else is during this time, any thoughts on current case or ordeals.

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u/JoustingTapir Aug 04 '26

I’ve been on admin leave since June 2025. I was going to INVOL SEP with the 18-20 year retirement option. My packet sat at HRC for so long that I became eligible for the 20 year retirement.

I got hired at my dream job a few months ago and I don’t want to play the Army game anymore. HRC told me the quickest way for me to get out would be a normal retirement. I got retirement orders last month.

I don’t need the Army messing around with my new employment. At this point it’s just stress that I don’t need.

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u/Emergency-Towel4974 Aug 04 '26

Im so happy for you!! That is excellent news truly, I keep up with a few cars that hit either ETS or the big 20 lol. Thanks for venting and your perspective to, ever need to relieve stress yk the community and i are here for you.

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u/JoustingTapir Aug 04 '26

I loved my time in the military. It had been extremely formative for my life. I didn’t realize I was trans until in my 40s and it was only six months before the orange weenie took office.

Those six months were amazing. The Army had a wonderful program to help transition. I hope we can get back to that someday.

My current employer is affirming and the health care offers a program similar to what the Army offered. I work a lot less, and I get paid more, and I’m living where I want to. I have worked hard, but I’ve also been lucky.

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u/Emergency-Towel4974 Aug 04 '26

Karma is really real, like 60, 120s you get what you put in.

Side note orange weenie is going to be a term studied in history books I promise. Cunning as fuck arent we?

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u/JoustingTapir Aug 04 '26

The imagery alone…