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'What do I do now?' Transgender servicemembers worry about future in military

caption: Staff Sgt. Patricia King serves at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
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Staff Sgt. Patricia King serves at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Kara McDermott for KUOW

Bill Radke talks to Staff Sergeant Patricia King about how President Trump's restriction on transgender individuals from serving in the military affects their lives and jobs. King was the first infantryman to reveal she is transgender. She has been serving in the Army for 18 years and is a recipient of a Bronze Star.

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