I have no problem with LGBT serving in the military. But using tax dollars for the surgery that's kind of a big step. At this point I don't think its a necessity and have read costs from 7k to 50k. We don't yet totally understand TBI and are struggling to handle PTSD. Doesn't mean I'm against it. Maybe they can find a solution. I'm certainly not against someone having the surgery while serving. That's what leave is for. As for POTUS tweeting what he did on Twitter - that is unbecoming of the Commander In Chief and I don't care what anyone in his administration past present or future has to say about it. I've served in the military, I've served with LGBT people some of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice. I'm considered highly decorated and if I was wearing the uniform right now - I'd be a little hot under the collar that POTUS would tweet something as he did with zero consideration for the impact it would have on the military community.  Luckily we have Mattis as Secretary of Defense.