But four months after a deadline set Carter set for a working group to finish evaluating the change, transgender service members are still waiting. Logan Ireland is among the estimated 12,800 transgender service members waiting to see what the Pentagon does. The lack of a new policy, however, continues to create complicated situations for transgender service members and their commanders. King even purchased a female dress Army service uniform, anticipating that she would be able to wear it soon. One of Carson’s last accomplishments before leaving was delivering an implementation plan to Carter on transgender policy, Politico reported last month.

Source: Washington Post May 15, 2016 15:51 UTC