Pentagon

The military was supposed to be ready for transgender recruits next week, but they’re trying to push that deadline back.

Jennifer Finney Boylan says she fears conservatives will now seek to “isolate and marginalize transgender people.”

Civilian employees of the military who are same-sex domestic partners have just 54 days to wed or risk losing their benefits, according to a leaked document.

The announcement was made by Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

Officials estimate there are likely several thousand transgender individuals serving in the military.

The formal announcement is expected to be made on the eve of the Fourth of July weekend.

Asked if he’s had to any endure any harsh treatment at the Pentagon, Fanning says, “Careless comments, sure.”

Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said in a written statement that Fanning agreed to step aside “as a show of comity” with the Senate.

A new study by the APA suggests that approximately 210,000 military men are sexually assaulted each year.

The nomination comes as the Obama administration works to eliminate barriers to military service based on sexuality or gender.