Happy 8th Birthday TAVA!

Yesterday was the 8th birthday of the Transgender American Veterans Association.   The organization was born in 2003 out of growing concerns of fair and equal treatment of transgender veterans and active duty service members. 

TAVA also serves as an educational organization that seeks to help the Veterans Administration and the Department of Defense better understand the individuals they encounter who identify as being gender-different.   It also points out the fact that trans veterans proudly served in all branches of our country's military.


Have much love and respect for the folks at TAVA, its founders Monica Helms and Angela Brightfeather  and all trans vets.   Thanks for all you have done to advocate for the interests of trans veterans.


On this day I'd like to thank TAVA and you trans vets for your past and continuing service to our nation and community and wish the organization much continued success.

May TAVA continue to have a positive impact on our community and our nation.