We're not burdens

Transgender troops reacts to Trump's ban: 'We're not burdens'

By ChiDubem Michael

Transgender service member calls ban “unkind”

Active duty transgender troops not sure what reinstated ban means for them.

A Solider says she feels like she was fired via tweet.

Navy commander says president acting on “bad information”

(CNN) After serving their country for years all it took was a few tweets on Wednesday to upend their lives.

Army Staff Sgt. Patricia King woke to her phone blowing up with calls and messages about the return of a ban on transgender people in the US military.

President Donald Trump announced the policy reversal on Twitter. The move left King and other transgender active-duty members wondering how the policy would affect those who have been serving openly.

“I felt like I had just gotten fired via tweet,” King told CNN.

Until she hears otherwise from her command, the infantry soldier said she plans to continue going to work. After 18 years of service and three tours of duty, she cannot imagine leaving the Army.