Seventeen transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force have filed a lawsuit alleging the Air Force unlawfully revoked their approved retirement orders. The plaintiffs, with 15-18 years of service, were granted retirement dates, but those orders were rescinded following the Trump administration’s transgender military ban. The complaint argues the reversal violated the Air Force’s own rules, as the orders were valid and revocation should only occur in narrow circumstances that did not apply. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement of the original retirement orders, restoration of benefits, and compensation for lost pay.
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The U.S. Air Force has implemented a policy denying early retirement to transgender service members with 15-18 years of service, forcing them out without benefits. This decision, made after careful review of individual applications, comes as transgender service members face expulsion under the Trump administration’s policies. The change means these individuals are now faced with the option of separation payments or involuntary removal from service. This decision is seen as a betrayal of commitment to these service members, with severe financial consequences. Lawsuits challenging this policy are expected.
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The U.S. Air Force reversed previously approved early retirements for transgender service members with 15-18 years of service, citing the “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness” policy. This decision voids retirement dates granted under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA), leaving affected personnel facing involuntary separation and loss of benefits. The Air Force offered “voluntary” separation with enhanced pay, however, the deadline to elect this option had already passed. This action, according to advocates, specifically targets trans personnel impacted by the current military ban.
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US Air Force is denying early retirement to a specific group of transgender service members, and it’s a tough pill to swallow. The story, as it unfolds, paints a grim picture: those with between 15 and 18 years of service are essentially being forced out with no retirement benefits. The Air Force’s memo suggests that these long-serving individuals will have the same choice as those with less tenure: leave with a lump sum or face discharge.
It’s a harsh reality, especially when you consider the commitment these individuals have made. Fifteen to eighteen years is a significant chunk of a person’s life, and to have that dedication, that service to the nation, culminate in being shown the door with no retirement benefits, is nothing short of heartbreaking.… Continue reading
The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund is projected to be depleted by 2033, at which point 77% of scheduled benefits will be payable. The combined Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance trust funds can cover benefits and administrative costs until 2034, enabling payment of 81% of benefits. The Disability Insurance trust fund remains solvent through at least 2099. These projections incorporate the Social Security Fairness Act, but exclude the potential financial impacts of recent tax proposals, tariffs, and deportations.
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The full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits is increasing to 66 years and 10 months for those born in 1959, impacting retirement planning for Americans in their 40s. This rise, along with insufficient savings among younger Boomers and Gen Xers, highlights the urgency for improved retirement preparation. Many in these demographics are projected to rely heavily on Social Security, despite its intended role as a partial retirement income replacement. Delaying Social Security benefits until age 70 maximizes benefits, but few currently utilize this strategy.
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