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democratic socialist & then to the left of that / asexual & autoimmune / okie seeking exit strategy / collecting cats for my chariot

“I’m dirt, motherfucker. I can’t be crushed.”
We’ve *finally* convinced Lhila to start a GoFundMe during this time to help them with their upcoming house payments and bills. This was a difficult thing for her to do. The biggest concern is that she won’t even get the separation pay she’s been promised. Any help whatsoever is appreciated!
Donate to Help a Dedicated Airman Facing Unfair Discharge, organized by Jaelyn Henderson
TLDR: I'm being discharged from the Air Force after 15 years of honor… Jaelyn Henderson needs your support for Help a Dedicated Airman Facing Unfair Discharge
www.gofundme.com
August 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Unfortunately, it’s a slippery slope kinda thing. If they can get away with this, and there’s no uproar— just imagine what they’ll do next. I love and care about my friend, but I’m also worried for many other groups of people.
August 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Hey folks- thank you so much for sharing and boosting this post. Here’s more of Lhila’s story in NBC News tonight!
Air Force revokes approved retirement for trans service members: 'Complete and utter betrayal'
Alyx, who has served in the Air Force for 15 years, said the ban and having her retirement rescinded has put her in a precarious financial situation.
www.nbcnews.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
She messaged you on Bluesky. Please check your messages here for better ways to communicate with her. Thanks again for picking this up!
August 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Having trouble using alt text on here, so I’ve used this site to do a full text transcript. Let me know if you’re having trouble using it.

pastes.io/lhila-kalkar...
Lhila Kalkaris Experience Trans Military Ban - Pastes.io
pastes.io
August 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sorry! One moment, let me get that for you ❤️
August 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
For the next person who asks “why should I care about a bootlicker” and decides to block me after I make a thoughtful reply:
August 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
they can take away benefits from anyone. Next will be other LGB+ members, POC, women, and other “undesirables” who don’t fit their christian cis-male agenda.
August 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What’s more is that these people are losing the benefits they signed up for. The US military has historically targeted poor folks for enlistment by dangling free education and home loans in front of their faces. This is also a part of the class fight. If they can take away benefits from trans folks
August 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Even you could be denied benefits one day through the VA just being trans, even though you’ve served.

I may not agree with how the military has been / is used, but I wholeheartedly believe that our country should honor its commitments to people who are serving and who have served.
August 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Because pretty soon it won’t just be trans in the military. It’ll be trans in federal government positions, trans in courtrooms, trans in public service, trans in the classrooms, trans in healthcare… & so on and so forth. They’re targeting military first bc there’s no recourse for active duty.
August 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Thanks for posting! She is the vet in the Reddit post. She’s building her community on Twitch as a streamer who play various games and other social content.
August 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Unfit for military = unfit for federal government work = unfit for courtrooms = unfit for teaching = ???
August 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Being told that you’re “unfit for duty” is eerily similar to being told you’re “mentally ill”. How long before gen pop trans folks are deemed “unfit” for their chosen occupation? It’s all or nothing here, and this is just the beginning.
August 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Hi Nicholas! I’ve forwarded your info to her. Thank you for reaching out!
August 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM