Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Air Force Lifts Ban on Personal Pronouns in Emails

4/6/2025

23 3

Summary

Story summary

The Air Force has lifted its ban on personal pronouns in email signatures, aligning with the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. This significant shift counters a previous Trump-era directive that marginalized nonbinary and transgender identities. LGBTQ+ advocates celebrate this move as a vital step toward honoring legal protections for gender identity, fostering a more inclusive environment.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Air Force has lifted its ban on personal pronouns in email signatures, aligning with the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. This significant shift counters a previous Trump-era directive that marginalized nonbinary and transgender identities. LGBTQ+ advocates celebrate this move as a vital step toward honoring legal protections for gender identity, fostering a more inclusive environment.