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Congratulations to President Elect Biden and Vice President Elect Harris

The Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) congratulates President Elect Joe Biden and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris.

We urge the new administration, as we have urged the current administration, to immediately reverse discriminatory policies against military service by qualified transgender Americans and in medical treatment for transgender service members and Veterans.

The American principles of justice and fairness, demand that transgender people, like all others, be judged on their demonstrated ability. For over 240 years, transgender patriots have served in America’s armed forces, and have done so with distinction. Those who had the opportunity to socially transition to their inherent gender during the previous administration have proven that their open service contributes to mission success and that they remain fit to fight during gender transition.

TAVA looks forward to working with administration officials and members of Congress by advising them on inclusive, fair and commonsense policies for transgender service members and Veterans that will reflect American values of merit and fairness and will strengthen our national security by recruiting and retaining the best, regardless of gender identity.

Evan Young

Evan Young

Evan Young is originally from Little Rock, Ark. He graduated basic training in 1989, transitioned from a sergeant to lieutenant in 1998, and rose to the rank of Major before retiring. In 1998, Evan graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a B.A. in English. From there, he continued his studies while on Active Duty and graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Florida with a M.S. in Management Information Systems. He earned his public affairs credentials in 2004 and broadcasting management credentials in 2007. He served in the Reserves, Guard, and Active Duty. He was the Hawaii National Guard as a Public Affairs officer and a Media Officer at NORAD and US NORTHCOM. Evan began transition in 2011. He retired from the Army as a Major in 2013. Since then he began his own web development company, EF Young, has written for OutServe magazine as a blogger, is the former president of the Arkansas Transgender Equality Coalition, and currently serves as the national president of the Transgender American Veterans Association. Evan currently lives in Dover, AR. with his two children.

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