Space Force General prioritizes gender surgery access over qualified officers.

United States Space Force Prioritizes Gender-Affirming Care Over Qualifications

During a recent Department of Defense (DoD) LGBTQ+ PRIDE event, United States Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna M. Burt made a surprising admission. She stated that when assigning officers, she would prioritize access to “gender-affirming care” over qualifications.

Burt highlighted the fact that several states have passed laws banning transgender surgeries, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones for minors. While she typically considers job performance and qualifications when selecting officers, she also takes into account the safety and well-being of her troops and their families in those assignments.

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The @DeptofDefense “pride” event last week gets more bizarre with scrutiny.

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1. Here, LTG Burt openly admits she lets supposed concerns over “anti-LGBTQ+ laws in a state” about “healthcare” dictate personnel choices, even if it means choosing a less-qualified officer. pic.twitter.com/O5zc2yku9P

— William Thibeau (@WilliamThibeau) June 14, 2023

“Transformational cultural change requires leadership from the top, and we do not have time to wait,” Burt emphasized. “Since January of this year, more than 400 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been introduced at the state level. That number is rising and demonstrates a trend that could be dangerous for service members, their families, and the readiness of the force as a whole.”

“When I look at potential candidates, say for Squadron command, I strive to match the right person to the right job,” she continued. “I consider their job performance and relevant experience first. However, I also look at their personal circumstances, and their family is also an important factor. If a good match for a job does not feel safe being themselves and performing at their highest potential at a given location, or if their family could be denied critical health care due to the laws in that state, I am compelled to consider a different candidate, perhaps less qualified.”

Space Force veteran Lt. Col Matt Lohmeier, who was relieved of command after he expressed concerns about Marxism infiltrating the U.S. military, argued that Burt had done exactly what he was fired for.

“I was once fired from command in the @SpaceForceDoD for allegedly ‘being politically partisan while acting in an official capacity.’ That allegation was totally false,” he said. “Lt. Gen. Burt here demonstrates what being politically partisan while acting in an official capacity really looks like.”

I was once fired from command in the @SpaceForceDoD for allegedly “being politically partisan while acting in an official capacity.” That allegation was totally false.

Lt Gen Burt here demonstrates what being politically partisan while acting in an official capacity really… https://t.co/cghkdMhsFn

— Matt Lohmeier (@matthewlohmeier) June 14, 2023

Burt’s comments raise concerns about the U.S. Space Force’s involvement in politics. If she is truly willing to prioritize a service member’s access to transgender surgeries and hormones at a specific duty station over their suitability for the job, it could potentially harm overall force readiness.

In the U.S. Army’s “Soldier’s Creed,” one line states, “I will always place the mission first.” Burt’s statement suggests that catering to the LGBTQ+ community takes precedence, while the “mission” becomes secondary.