Overall, trans people statistically are more likely to have served in the military than the rest of the population, with one study suggesting a rate of trans participation of 21% compared with 11% of the general population.

Since the announcement, that number likely has increased dramatically.

Photo by Cassidy DuHon the Obama Administration announced its intention to lift the ban on trans people serving openly in the military, there were an estimated 12,800 active-duty trans service members in the United States military. Allison Hannan, member, United States Navy, 2016.