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- Senior Airman Sterling Crutcher is married, has a seven-week-old daughter and has been in the United States Air Force since 2015. He began openly serving as a transgender man when the Obama administration changed the rules in 2016 while he was serving at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, LA.
“I ended up coming out there. Received a lot of expert support from my command out there, my supervision and everything, which was great and my peers were fantastic. They really didn't care," Crutcher told VICE News. "They were like, ‘Cool as far as we've gotten to know you, seem like you're a really good airman. You're competent. That's all we care about really.’”
But in 2017, President Trump changed the policy again, via tweet. Effectively starting the process of banning transgender individuals from serving openly in the miliary again. “My immediate reaction was I was devastated. I was. It broke me. It was like, I'm about to get kicked out of the military,” Crutcher said.
The tweets were turned into an actual formal policy that went into effect on April 12th of this year, despite four ongoing federal lawsuits in various courts around the country.
The current policy disqualifies anyone with gender dysphoria, a diagnosable difference between one’s expressed gender and biological sex, from enlisting in the military. It also disqualifies anyone who’s had cross-sex hormone therapy or sex reassignment surgery. In an attempt to get past claims of discrimination, the military says that people who identify as transgender can still enlist, but they have to do it as the sex they were assigned at birth.
As for people like Crutcher, who were already in the military and openly serving before the policy was put in place, they are grandfathered into the Obama-era rules, which should allow them to continue in their careers as well as commission and ascend to higher ranks. But Crutcher is still worried that his status will hinder his career.
“Things change so quickly especially when politics move around so much you can never be sure of the orders that are going to come down. ...There are possibilities that I could go officer and I could pursue the career that I really want to do or they could deny me and say, ‘no because it would require a waiver.’ So there's there's a lot of ifs.”
Navy Lieutenant Commander Blake Dremann, the head of SPARTA, a non-profit that supports and advocates for transgender servicemembers, said that Crutcher’s concern was one many of the 14,700 active duty and reservist transgender troops had after then-Defense Secretary James Mattis released a 2018 memo about what would be the military's approach to the issue of transgender servicemembers.
“There was a general ban on ascension with the Mattis memo. That meant that the servicemember who was enlisted couldn't commission because commission was considered an ascension and they were working through some of that policy changes. The new policy did clarify, yes you will be able to commission,” Dremann said.
That gives Crutcher some comfort but doesn’t change the fact that in some ways he and other openly transgender members of the military are political footballs. His wife is hopeful that the political tide will go their way again.
“The administration isn't forever. So we've sucked it up and he's been serving for this administration and this government his entire enlistment, well except for those few short months under the other president. So I say, ‘Ride it out. Continue to make some change.’ And we'll see what 2020 brings us. But that's my opinion,” Aimee Crutcher said.
But it’s difficult for civilians to understand why Crutcher would want to stay in a military that wouldn’t accept him if he were trying to enlist today. “Nothing gets changed from the outside. Yes voices are heard. Advocates are heard from the stage and that's great. But a lot of change within any organization happens from the inside,” Crutcher told VICE News.
“I mean if I leave now, and this is something I'm actually actively struggling with. If I leave now, if I really leave, it I almost feel like for myself I'm going to be giving up on me and I'm going to be giving up on those around me. And I don't want to do that. I don't want to set that example I guess.” He continued, “If my daughter grows up and has to stand up for something I don't want her to look at it and go, ‘well, I'll just move on.’ You know if it's that important to you stick it out.”
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At least these people actually have the balls to join the military in the first place. Most people who complained about the transgender people in the military probably never been in the military themselves. If they are willing to fight then let fight without all the bullshit.
Exactly.
@Bruno Wentworth don't look like a female to me lmfao but whatever floats your boat dude
Actually many military men don't like the idea
@Bruno Wentworth I know, I don't understand the ppl in these comments are delusional.
Most men have good reasons to be concerned
Russians are atleast good at their job tho
Pretty sure that all the guys who keep saying "she is female" are just trying to reassure themselves.
3.14159265358979323846 26433832795028841 Truth is she is female by nature . "Female" is an objectively verifiable biological descriptor, not a courtesy title.
@@ninapreciosa377 Except no one is actually suggesting that he is not biologically female.
@@ninapreciosa377 even the label female is a social construct if you think about, truth is people who have transitioned fit that role and labeling male fits them most after their transition, just look at the science.
No, they are just stating a fact.
They cost the military in necessary money. If you have to take medicine to be a certain gender. You are NOT that gender. It’s facts and not debatable.
If he can perform his duty, and pull the trigger if ever comes to it. He should stay in, and they should let him stay in. There aren't many combat jobs in the Airforce outside JTAC, PJs, & flying Jets.
@Rob M Elaborate...Can't stay in or can't perform?
@Rob M It's almost like a pregnancy for a female on active duty, unlimited light duty. Basically skip PFTs & CFTs & the Range. Good point. Most guys get their wives bigger boobs with that 1 elective.
@Rob M which makes up for tiny amount of military spending why isn't worth it to spend mine to make sure our soldiers are the best they can be we already gave the military more money than they know what to do with military surplus stores exist for reason massive amounts of money go missing from military budget every year just so they can say they used it then can get more money
Rob G Tac-p?
Combat controllers?
Removing a solider who proudly wants to represent his country because of their identity is deeply disturbing
SHE is crazy
@@mysteryY2K dude... XX and XY. That's all you need to hear~
Daniel Callahan All politics is identity politics moron, that’s why we have special interests groups involved in our federal government process. Transgender individuals aren’t unqualified to serve, their being displaced because of their identity.
As a female veteran which has deployed twice to the Middle East, it’s awkward enough living in a tent or showering with other females let alone transgenders for 12-18 months!
John Berry - I don’t want to be in a combat zone with some guy which thinks he’s a GIRL! It’s hard enough being a woman serving because you have to push yourself to keep up physically/mentally with the men!
As long as you are risking your life for this country, I respect you. It doesn't matter how ya live, you're a soldier.
The Real TK-Dragon! Not a solider an airman.
sos sos Idiot the trans person in that video was an Airman. A solider is referred to somebody in the Army. An airman refers to someone in the Air Force. A Marine refers to someone in the USMC. Last of all a sailor refers to someone in the Navy.
sos sos saying she’s solider would mean she was in the Army, but she is in the Air-force you donkey.
Well yeah but a guys a guy and a girl is a girl. Pretty simple.
And you are a good person
Imagine someone with literally no balls has bigger balls than someone who says they’re patriotic just because they wave their flag around instead of actually serving their country. Yikes
If you dont believe in what they represent then why would you want them serving your country.
CJFromGroveStreet Well balls have nothing to do with courage, testicles are made to hold the sperm and not to hold the courage!!!!
Azra Basic ignore it. He's a homophobic moron just jumping on the "I get to be the benevolent one!!" train
Deployments is the issue! They dont deploy you if you need meds that are hard to come by. What happens if this person cant get meds they need in battle? They just leave their team behind? Everyone deserves human dignity, but this is war. You cant treat the army like a college campus. If you like the freedoms you recive then yes this person must make scarifices and wait till they get out of the military to transiition.
@@soundtraveler9555 very true!
I’m sure this comment section will be fruitful
I didn't even want to look >_>
@S J. When i see how are they fucking up woman sports is a clear sign that they have much more rights then they should have.
Some rapper guy "identifyed as a woman" broke all weight-lifing records and he "identified a s man next day" just to show leftards how dumb they are
@@sasatalic85 i think human lives are a little more important than games
You're damn right
wait...this comment. ..is what i think or its just the way i think?
gee he's just a soldier if he does his job in a good way, let him continue.
R B oh yeah HoW DArE YOu MiSGEndEr MEeEeEeEe
@R B he :)
Ya Boi >air Force soldier
He's an airman, not a soldier, FFS! If you guys are so sensitive to people's pronouns, then you also need to show respect to their service branch! They need to change the title!
You mean she
I'm glad his higher ups were super supportive and there for him.
*her
Im sorry all i see is a her
well good thing it's not your decision. Be wrong all you want. He's a guy and no amount of harassment is going to change that
@Mei -mei lol. Naw no shame here.
@Bruno Wentworth So? Your little insults are cute but I don’t think he cares about what you have to say.
I would not care who ever is in my squad as long as they got my back and do what there suppose to do.
Even someone who thinks he's/she is the opposite sex?
@@Trooper-tr6zi Long as you are willing to fight and die for your country, it doesn't matter
@@kingnaga619 grate I'm a crazy mentally unstable person that could snap at any moment.
But hey I'm fighting for my "country"
@@Trooper-tr6zi You act like there aren't any unstable people in the military that aren't also trans. Plenty of crazy people serve, trans and non-trans alike, so your point is pretty much invalid lmao
@@Trooper-tr6zi I'd be fucking glad to have it identify as an apache helicopter by all means!
So this is the thanks a person gets for serving their country?
Beautiful family
men and women, Military vets have been treated like shit, this is no different, the older vets are treated the worse
@anatoli p I've seen you comment a lot on this, yet you haven't made a single argument for your anti-transgender stance which seems to be a case of "the world is changing too quickly for me". Can you make an argument or is all about how you feel?, you sound snowflakey.
Deployments is the issue! They dont deploy you if you need meds that are hard to come by. What happens if this person cant get meds they need in battle? They just leave their team behind? Everyone deserves human dignity, but this is war. You cant treat the army like a college campus. If you like the freedoms you recive then yes this person must make scarifices and wait till they get out of the military to transiition. Many members in the military must pick up the slack when this perosn can deploy. thats a father of 4 going on back to back 6 month deployments because their shop is now undermaned. How is he serving his country when he acts so selfishly?
@R B no, we really don't. The reason they were banned in the first place is the same reason the suicide rate is so high. People don't accept them. That hurts.
@Bruno Wentworth he's a hero
How goofy... homeboy should be allowed to serve. What's the logical argument against people like this?
The fact that they cause so much financial problems for the military and cost so much
@@jacktopus You can't say military and cost to much with a straight face.
@@VattenFlaskaCola123 damn right but it does cost a lot
It’s the law just like trump supporters tell immagrants
@@jacktopus the government spends more on viagra than treatments for trans people
there’s no way for us to start medical transition with out having the diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
Meme Person 🗿GD has literally been proven. it’s when your brain is the opposite gender of the sex you’re assigned at birth
Like it or not, this person, unlike some in this comment section is serving our country. I thought it was un-American to disrespect those who serve and served?
Only if they're Muslim or Trans.
@@jph4889 nice b8
@@LD-vr1yq b8? We seem to agree. I think this person deserves respect. Right wingers target veterans who are trans and Muslim. Women too.
@@jph4889 my bad I misread your comment
@Orchidahus nope he's not, u don't even know his qualifictions lol
His wife said it best, ride out the administration.
You know zhe is used to riding things.
@@jeffwalters8552 or not
i dont know anymore
@R B nawww she has a baby...and shes a low level airmen....old girl had that baby the old fashioned way lol.
Doesn't matter if ur gay or str8,there is always someone who's willing to keep the killing machine going
Truth!
hoo raah more killing!
@@brentcarrington2291 bs his own people did him fool
Not even 4 years later, the relationship didn't even last.
an airforce soldier huh?
Lol I thought the same thing.
Ikkkkk as a marine infantryman I'm offended STOLEN VALOR😂
Civilians will be civilians, just leave it
LoL
A little shit on TH-cam huh?
Let them serve their nation
Sure let the crazies who think there napoleon in 2
I dont understand why pretending to be another sex is so important.
@@presidentnotsure3273 Does it matter? a soldier is a soldier, if he/she is effective, they are fine in my books. I was in the navy btw.
@@PresidentialWinner Because the military isn't a place for that kind of grab ass.
@@presidentnotsure3273 look up gender dysmorphia, if you ur willing to learn you'll know why these people choose to transition :)
I really want to serve in the military, but if this is still around by the time I’m old enough to serve, I’m done for.
Congratulations it's ended now!
now even you can fight in pointless wars by our selfish political leaders
congratulations
Same dude
Honestly I respect him what he does, protect others and his country. Respect
SKRIMEO Fart
Good on you mate. Stick in there.
More gay SJW propaganda from Vice. There is only two genders, and you cannot change you biological sex. Stop making a brainerror which like 0.000000000000001% people have a thing.
@@user-me7mm7gr1p That's adorable. The inferior simpleton thinks he knows what he's talking about.
Be N S O N he does
Facts don’t care about your feelings Oh look, another simpleton. Did you all escape your handlers together, or is this just serendipity?
@@user-me7mm7gr1p Still, even if you believe that, the ban on people who are transgender is unlawful and wrong.
please change it from soldier to airmen, give him some respect and the branch he serves in
@Wjesnn Kbcho
"It"
@Daisy Sauce! Bill Cosbys Quaalude Cocktail!
THAT is most definitely an "it". Quit lying to yourself. Three clues; air force, bouncing on a sometimes sex toy and a homely wife it is going to leave once it feels comfortable enough in its own freakish skin. Not a giant mystery.
She
Thank you
He/ she doesnt matter, an airman is an airman. Give the service member respect of their title and give the branch respect too. I would hate it if someone called me something other than my proper title as a Soldier. That person wears my nations uniform, regardless of politics or personal feelings I will show my respect.
Cant have a military without helicopters
attack helicopters?
Lol
Helicopter jokes aren't funny anymore, jackass.
Lollololololololololol
@@LucasIsHereYT yeah...they are
the Russians are laughing their arses off ,
your sex or sexuality has nothing to do wit if a person can serve their country this is sad
Lot of trolls in these comments and our very own elected officials in Washington forgot the important Christian teaching of not judging people.
Christianity also says that kill gays
@@alduinmimir2586 There's no verse in the New Testament that sanctions killing people in the LGBTQ community.
@@christopherhaines2492 we all wanna hear what we wanna hear huh? Yes there is that clearly shows that you have not read the bible soy boy except watching gay porn go learn about your religion so a muslim like me won't have to teach you about your own religion.
There we go again, An Atheist cherry picking verses without understanding the full context of the verse. We can judge, as long as we are not being hypocrites.
Where does it say that Christians cannot judge? Matthew 7:1-2? If so that's a rather simple interpretation that conveniently leaves out other references to who should be judged and how. John 7:24 and Corinthians 5:12 both seem pretty clear that judgement is possible, the important teaching is how and when to apply that judgement.
He’s shaving in the morning and I’m here at 24 and barely grow hair on my lip. That’s crazy.
BasedGod Strugglin' testosterone boost ???
It's not all about testosterone. It's in your DNA, some people can't grow facial hair, specially natives. (not saying you are one, just saying you'll rarely see a pure native with facial hair)
Genetics👀
Flo pretty much, but I still find it funny lol
If identify yourself as hairy, maybe you will be granted some steroids?
He looks good AF
Bianca Lord she*
Luka Doncic He looks like a man to me
She****
@@jayccantun379 What does this achieve other than being an asshole?
@@jeffbriggs1987 no they're not? Some doctors who are very uninformed about trans care will over prescribe, but most doctors like to keep trans people in what are seen as natural levels for cis men(which I think is around 300 to 700 but idr rn). It only seems like they're getting a large amount because they inject themselves usually every 2 weeks, some once a month, so it gives them all the t they'd need until their next shot
2:20 how it affects them !!!!!! The person cannot pursue their profession anymore .The person who decided which questions should be asked is an idiot .
This dude is more of a man then Donald Trump will never be because he has the balls to actually enlist and serve his country
I agree with you, but it’s the Air Force. Relax.
She*
“Will never be” xD
As long as the person is fit to handle the job they should be allowed to have the job.
As a Trans person, you HAVE to get diagnosed with gender dysphoria to gain access to hormones and surgery. So basically, this has nothing to do with dysphoria and everything to do with hating Trans people.
I actually feel bad for you being exploited for a political agenda of identity politics.
@@j.c5078 No, you just hate transgender people.
@@user-xw1yh2py4j He don't. He have a different opinion than you, that doesn't make him a hater.
Transgender soldier fighting for his rights
Ben Shapiro: Oh s%^t here we go again.
@Wjesnn Kbcho why so had did u hillbilly sister not give u head? lmao
@Wjesnn Kbcho nice anti-semitic dog whistle. rightists are embarrassing...
They are not a soldier, they are a US Airman!
@anatoli p yup it's sad and I'm going to join air force security.
I'm happy that someone is going to remove this crazies though
Airmen are soldiers.
Handsome guy and beautiful family, thank you for your service.
It's not a guy, it's a chick on hormones.
@@hiskidkeller lmao faxxx
StringerJ no it’s a gut he had his gender changed legally don’t be a dickhead
@@hiskidkeller if you think a girl looks like that you need glasses. He's a man
No matter what you think about this: at least he/she is serving the country you are all living in. All of us are just over here browsing.
@Jan I am a 8 year vet sooo....
@Imperial Thought I'm not American.
@Imperial Thought I never took part of any war crimes.
@Imperial Thought War Crimes are charged per individual person and not always a group. People make the decision to go beyond what is deemed outside of what is allowed. Don't let the actions of certain individuals be the determining factor and cloud you judgment of people who generally want to do good things for others.
i served idiot. you are browsing
Religious beliefs are what's wrong with the world, I'm sorry I know that's rough but I have respect for all religion on a EQUAL scale but most religions do not have the same for me!!! America isn't a Christian and neither is it's military!!! I find this policy Terrible!!! My generation will rid Washington DC of all these Trump-uplicans within the next 10-15yrs!!
if gender has nothing to do with physical characteristics, why do transgender people change their physical characteristics to look more like a different gender?
It is not about religion. It is about whether your shizophrenic or not.
@@andreas1536 it absolutely is about religion, go research how this policy came about. This is no different than the anti-abortion Bible thumpers that push their policies and religious beliefs, there was millions of "Jesus dollars" donated to the Trump campaign by religious groups to have policies like this in place!!!
I wouldn't have never thought he was born a woman. Clearly looks like a man considering facial bone structure.
You can tell that he was a woman by the feminine features.
until she starts talking..
@@spiritanimal7516 You are the type of person who would walk into a high school and label every remotely feminine guy as biologically female, just because you wanted to prove a point about transgenderism.
@@spiritanimal7516 You can't tell shit. You probably think all men have visible Adam's apples. Well they don't.
Blue Squirtle you do realize some men have female features and some females have male features right and they are not even trans 🤦🏽♂️
guy is manlier and better-looking than i am lol
That’s unfortunate.
If he passes the physical test and gets accepted after his transition I don’t see a problem with it. Females still have to meet a certain standard to be let in. What ever branch you serve. But, personally I don’t think we should pay for their transition surgery. My opinion
Well I mean, with the cost of transitioning, the military should somewhat cover it.
Those surgeries save lives
sorry but why does someone who0s never served in the military get to decide who gets to serve and who doesnt? why does someone who faked some bs "medical condition" to avoid being drafted to war get a say on any of this?
I never served. Doesn't change the logic. Why is someone's desire to pretend to be another sex so important? It's not. That's at home bullshit, not the public's burden.
@@presidentnotsure3273 First, he is not pretending. Secondly, what burden? he is being a productive member of the armed forces. You are all emotion and no logic, make a proper argument or don't be part of the discussion.
@@eleSDSU Are you watching the same video as me?
@@presidentnotsure3273 Feel free to make an argument whenever you are ready to stop being a snowflake.
@@eleSDSU She is pretending to be male, it's not that hard to understand mate. Maybe you should take a breather in the quiet corner while the adults talk.
This guy is fking handsome-
The reporter looks like female nick fury
I will not critic this individual decision because it is their life
Sure I can dress up like a clown to a funeral but hey its my life
Respect to Mrs Cutcher. Wife’s like this are amazing. Real Commitment. That’s love.
Right? Eventually she going to be married to a woman.
She's already fucking his straight friends, divorce coming.
Jeff Walters you don’t know that stfu be respectful it’s not hard
After reading these comments, I wish vice would just disable them
Yeahhhh no. Shutting down the ability of people to have a conversation is not the way to go.
If you can be disqualified for adhd, depression, and anxiety then gender dysphoria is an acceptable disqualifier.
He’s cute.
Wjesnn Kbcho Whatever, would still smash.
@Wjesnn Kbcho she
@Wjesnn Kbcho What, are you worried that you might be falling for a man?
XxDaxBeLiTxX - If you are a guy, that does not make you gay.
@@FailedFlea93 wot?
Dude it's a woman
I’m a transguy Interested in enlisting. Not temporarily but for as long as possible.
This is the only thing holding me back somewhat. It’s really sad that there are trans individuals who have given their entire lives and their country can’t even respect their one preference?
Now that Biden lifted the ban, I would really like to know if you ended up enlisting. I know it hasn’t been that long since it was lifted but I would still like to know. I’m also a Trans guy interested in enlisting.
@@jonah.serrato he wont. Working hard is consider straight white maleness now
Oh of course, just imagine if HE had to pay HIS own money for those body-mutilating surgeries, rather than using the military's money.
If he voted for Trump, I don't wanna hear shit...
i think the military is about uniformity but if he is already serving effectively he should be grandfathered in. But if he needs hand holding or anything extra he needs to leave.
What about people with depression or PTSD? They need psychiatric hand holding. Should thy be kicked out?
@Daniel Callahan I'm so sorry you have to be so loathsome
@@supervegeta101 a lot get medical discharged...
No one is saying they need "hand holding". And "the military is about uniformity" is an argument they used to make to keep blacks out of combat roles.
if they don't need hand holding or any special treatment it is ok with me to grandfather them in - but no more should be allowed to join. It is a major issue - others are not allowed to join because they have physical or mental issues and trans should not be any different. I love my trans friends but could not imagine a single one being happy in the military.
This guy is a goddamned legend, he isn't willing to quit and that's why I say he should stay in the military.
There's nothing wrong with transgender people serving. But the mental health of said person should be monitored and a psychological exam passed. War is hell and having certain problems won't help them or the services. With that said I hope everything works out for the people caught up in the political games. While being able to serve if they want.
Now please tell me if I am wrong. But, as I have researched this is only for 5 years into transition and only because transitioning is hard and emotional (not that regular life isn’t. Lol) but if meds aren’t there or not easily accessible, say during combat, people in transition have a higher rate of suicide and depression because of the withdrawal from the medications they take. And both thoughts of suicide and depression and medicine dependency automatically disqualify you from the military. So as I understand it’s 5 years for transgendered (into transition) before can enlisted, right? BTW I have nothing against transgendered, always be your true self!!! I also like facts, so I’m asking because Of things I have read and other transgendered people I have asked. So what has anyone else heard?
That's so damn cute. 1:54
So liberal uhhh
All these angry people in the comments who are too much of a wussy to dare lift a finger or say anything away from their screens :-) Thanks for making a video on this ridiculous law Vice
@Daniel Brown No no, just stop spreading it and making it such a big thing. It's a small % of people born with braindamage.
Do you play along with someone believing they are jesus as well? Delusional people shouldn't be encouraged they should get help. Infact many people who are transexuals have autism, this is well-researched.
You know it's propaganda and that it has a purpose when something this small, like very few people thinking they are the opposite sex becomes blown up in every media news outlet.
The fact is: there are two genders and you cannot change your biological sex. Your gender is your sex.
That's it.
Hefnaheimer a small % of people making a big % of problems that’s damn right
Is this some special CGI South Park episode I'm seeing here?
I hope he votes in 2020 and remembers this. Hes 'really cute too BTW.
Hope he votes for trump or any other good Republican
@@reponut12345 i
@@zik7724 so
@@zik7724 u look gay asf
_"Hes 'really cute too BTW."_
Yeah, like that will help win a war. Just another reason why people like yourself have no place in the military, I'm not saying you are horrible people, I'm just saying you make pathetic soldiers which is kind of counterproductive when joining the military.
Military service or not, trans people deserve respect. The LGBTQI+ community deserves respect, as all people deserve respect. All colors, all faiths, all people! Respect has no limits or boundaries. Make no excuses. Respect!
W
Disgusting that Trump has been following this through. :( This is a wonderful family and I hope they get the help they need with the people around them.
Glad I served with honor and dignity in a time when your personal life was not part of your professional life.
I don't care what anyone says, this person is braver than all the Republicans in the Senate put together...
Highly doubt it since the air force troops don't see combat. And a lot of republicans did serve. But whatever you say
@@bornyesterday9644 So his service means nothing to you? His service is way bigger than the person you voted for.
Hahaha the jokes. Let me guess, you're writing this message from your cushy dorm room while all the Republicans are in combat units. Yawn.
Most troops are conservatives.
The air force is glorified kindergarten.
@@alrighty4456 most who serve in the military and police are conservative, that's just a fact. Which BTW doesn't care about your feelings or how much you hate this great country.
Transgender are people too.
Change my mind...
that isn't the point
@@jackie1949 the bloke in the videos seems to be in sound health & mind if he's able to join usaf.
Change my mind again...
@Daniel Callahan then you should have no problem allowing transgender person to serve in the military.
I think doth complaint much?
@OldsqlCr4nk they should, but they rarely do, because they suck at male sports. Trans women in female sports tend to kick ass, though.
You don't have a mind after saying that
The only negative comments belongs to the ones that never served.
@BC Bobdon't have one yet, still serving.
LOL the only negative comments belongs to people who aren't actually insane leftist extremists.
soya5180 Wonder what your MOS could be lol
@@powderwigwoodenteethmf5037
Lubrication specialist
@@jeffwalters8552How long ago you served? Did your 4yrs and got out? No matter what, I'm going to respect you and give you the benefit of the doubt...
He looks hot!
Super Mojo its SHE*******
JayC Cantun i bet he looks more manly than you do. Just a guess
Carosello Show i would drop my IG so u judge, but too much sick ppl will attack me, but again I shall say it again it's SHE!!!!
JayC Cantun if you didn’t know anything and you meet this person in the street you wouldn’t think in ANY way that’s this man is a trans man and that used to be a woman. So it doesn’t cost anything to just call him whatever he wants
Carosello Show that human is a Woman, born a female and cannot change what God biologically has created. And bdw there are some features evidently present in this video that make her sound as a female.
Wait was he a women transitioned into a guy?
yes
Came here for the Channing Tatum comments :')
How did he get her pregnant?
We don’t talk about that. Or them.
Young OJ I’m big lost
Artificial insemination? Is that really that hard of a concept to grasp?
*organic insemination.
His wife could also be trans or maybe they adopted or maybe artificial sterilization via a sperm donor the world is filled with possibilities.
Soldier ... airforce HmmMMMm
Yeah, it bugs me a little.
I don't get the airforce soldier thing some people in the comments are rambling about. Could you explain? please.
@@eleSDSU Army personnel are referred to as soldiers, Airforce are airman, Marines are marines, Navy are seamen/sailor, Coast Guard are... idk. "This Transgender *soldier* Has No Plans Of Leaving The Military" but its about an Airmen.
@@eleSDSU Air force personnel aren't called soldier. Iirc they're called airman. Soldier is for army.
@@muhammadfathonihanif5500 and @Nate T Technically yes, but soldier is the umbrella term for all of those. All Oreos are cookies but not all cookies are Oreos, the same way all Airmen and Marines are soldiers even though not all soldiers are Marines or Airmen. The word soldier has more than one usage and there is no reason to be bothered by a proper use of the word.
Senior Airman Sterling Crutcher and Mrs. Crutcher thank you for your sacrifice and service. Thank yo for giving your intellect, energy, physicality and sacrifice on behalf of all of us. Continue your life how yo see fit. Let know one ruin your career or beautiful life.
"Explain why it wasn't discriminatory."
Hes mentally unstable. You trust him with guns
The military has to pay for all soldiers medical bills and when your transgender the military has to pay for your hormones, it's about cost not discriminatory at all
@ not according to the APA and the WHO and just about every expert out there. You're just a bigoted asshole.
I support any one transgender
@Daniel Brownyou're a gay troll.
Would you support a mass murderer who also happened to be trans?
"Virtue signalling"
whatever. i support the person who thinks your dog.
@@j.c5078 No worries, Daniel just got access back to his internet access after his mom took it away from it for a month. He is just very eager to take out his frustration against people online, where it matters the most.
So this means if a full war broke out. Better to join the enemy then fighting for a country that doesn't except you. Just like Muhammad Ali saying, never fight for a country that doesn't except you.
lmao what soldier? We're called Airmen. Best service out of the 3 btw.
All Airmen are soldiers but not all soldiers are Airmen the same way all Oreos are cookies and not all cookies are Oreos.
@@eleSDSU no, they're not soldiers, they are airmen. commonly referred to as "POG". a soldier is someone who specifically serves in the Army.
@@crazytaco8887 Soldier is the umbrella term. What you are saying is equivalent to "No this is not a dog is a Poodle". Soldier comes from the word Solidus which means a member of a military force.
Murrica is so done
most countries in the world don't allow transgender people to serve.
If you claim to be a free country, why would you forbid citizens to give their lives for it
@@Spookie127806 I don't care if trans people serve in the military, I'm just saying that most of the world doesn't allow it, and much of the world just being trans alone isn't allowed or will get you killed. Doesn't make much sense to single out America. Single out of the African and Muslim countries that throw trans people off of buildings instead.
@@jeffbriggs1987 since when is unjust justifying the unjust
Good riddance
I understand that people may disagree with me for a variety of reasons, but objectively, why would a transgender person be less fit to serve our country than one who is cisgender besides the medical costs that are payed for on their own behalf?
there are no good reasons. The people who support this just don't like trans people the same way most of them probably didn't like having women serve in combat roles.
unnamedenemy9 agreed
Seems like Trans ppl like to call ppl bigots alot if they disagree with it. Why should ppl accept them based on only on the fact of being called names if they disagree.
Man if their commander and upper ranks accept them, why cant the fucking President who has never spent a day in the military have a say on it? Sounds fucked up
I’m not supportive of this. I really think many shouldn’t be. Probably the higher ups have no choice it seems, cus they can be in serious trouble. Sad times.
True
I was diagnosed with gender dysphoria at 16 and am 6 months on testosterone however the rules are changing so often I’m not sure what will happen when i apply for ROTC. the outcome of the 2024 election could mess with it as well, but that’ll be when in my 2nd year of college.
Start with this question. Why do you have the freedoms we all have and enjoy in this country? Our military. We won them. We sacrificed for them. And if we want to keep them, we will all need to keep our military ready, strong, and functioning as one. As close to zero personal identity as possible.. Anything that takes away from that should be decided on with great thought. As, philosophers have done for thousands of years. Introducing a variable such as love into a military situation is a net negative to readiness. Readiness being essential to accomplishing the mission. The mission elevated to first. Above all else. We all know what it was like to be 18-22... The sex. Wow.. Love? Fraternizing is already recognized as harmful to the mission. Imagine the new dynamics that could be introduced up and down the ranks. I know I would put my wife before any mission. Just being honest.
5:33 the baby snickered when mom said "this administration isn't forever" LOL
😂😂😂
God…
what happened to luka doncic
Whats the difference if they’re holding the same killing machines
Faisal Alghassab Yeah, let the KGB agents in, they just humans as everyone u know
@@kingcs6273 Wow, you get the non sequitur prize of the month.
He has officially passed the rigid physical and mental screening required to serve in the armed forces. why therefore should he not be allowed to serve if he has demonstrated that him being transgender isn't going to impede his ability to do his duty as a soldier.
Damn you people call us bigots when we disagree with you but I don’t care cause it’s like say if your doing a math equation and it is 2 + 2 and you say it is 4 but someone else comes up and is really dumb so they don’t understand it so they it’s 7 but that’s wrong so you tell them their wrong but they don’t wanna feel dumb so they don’t say the answer is 4 and then they get their friends who don’t understand it and they tell the lies and then they spread the lies more and they become more elaborate and no one knows they are lies and when the guy who said that 2 + 2 = 4 tells them that they call him bigots
That’s not how it works bud
You comment reads like that of a 14 year old. Learn how to use periods, kiddo.
Cmon Vice you've done the transgender thing so many times we get it, you're open minded, It creates engagement (likes, comments, arguments) which is creates revenue,. But can you do something like the old Vice again?
As a trans person ; I agree. I hate being so politicized. I wish the craze and hype would die so I can just live without being a political statement.
Why is someone's desire to pretend to be another sex so important? Answer, it's not. It's a personal choice. Which means you keep that non sense at home.
You are deluded lol. It's not a personal choice, it's called dysphoria. Maybe you should look into it before making silly comments like this.
@@sax4574 Well he lives up to his name at least.
@@sax4574 So his "Dysphoria" has him forgetting he was a man? You all are dumber than you seem.
@@presidentnotsure3273 He hasn't forgotten that he was born a woman. Every trans person knows that. They don't feel comfortable identifying with that, and would rather identify as the other. They don't just forget, unless maybe they've got other mental issues going on.
@@sax4574 why "identify" as something you'll never be internally though? Transgenders are merely changing everything externally. Internally, they're very much the biological sex they were born as. All that hormonal therapy just for them die one day with autopsy reports showing the biological men and women they were born as. Seems rather unproductive. Why not encourage transgenders to accept and appreciate their natural given bodies and that there's nothing to be insecure about?
This is terrible, these are great people that actually care about our country and then they get thrown out. I hope to see them serve again.
Hmmm. A female with more balls than Trump.
He would be an airman
Haha best comment yet.
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All these insecure heterosexuals in the comments are hilarious.
Better insecure than homosexual and suicidal.
Felix stfu
Felix beta male
Wow....you generalize "all heteros" just like the behavior you accuse them of. Interesting...
@@electraglide9357 Sounds like you might be insecure, mate.
This video shows why its disruptive! if you cant understand that you are being intellectually dishonest.
WARNUCKLES lll You make no sense!
The audacity of some people to shame the same people who don’t even know them willing to die for them in a snap second, bet some of you are the same people who would’ve spat on Vietnam vets coming home
They sure are pretty. Democracy is based on majority rule, not minority rule. I think the issue is who picks up the million dollar surgery bill. the U.S tax payer or the individual?
The surgeries and the meds will bankrupt the military. Are they going to draw a medical disability when the are discharged? If so, that a nice chunk of change. I'm sure the Chinese are trembling in their boots
I could barely concentrate because of the cute little baby. But seriously though, a family with a new baby shouldn't have to deal with this drama from their own government.
Couldn’t the soldier sue for discrimination preventing him from getting the promotion to chief?
People serving a country in armed services should he respected