In the final days of the 2008 presidential campaign, then-Senator Barack Obama trumpeted that his election would mark the beginning of the “fundamental transformation” of America. Hardly anyone would dispute that, as president, Obama has certainly made a concerted effort to change the country, and he has used his constitutional role as commander-in-chief of the armed forces to meet this goal.
Now, the Navy and the Marines are to undergo training to better deal with the recruitment and service of individuals who are in transition — transgender personnel.
“This training will emphasize policies and expectations of personal behavior,” said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Admiral Robert Burke, in a message published this week. On November 1, mobile training teams will deliver face-to-face briefs to senior leaders, including commanding officers, executive officers, command master chiefs, and chiefs of...