Air Force moves closer toward accepting transgender service members

The U.S. Air Force announced a policy change to raise discharge authority to a senior official, mirroring a decision made by the U.S. Army two months ago. 

"Though the Air Force policy regarding involuntary separation of gender dysphoric airmen has not changed, the elevation of decision authority to the director, Air Force Review Boards Agency, ensures the ability to consistently apply the existing policy," said the Air Force's Daniel Sitterly.