Advocates hopeful for open service by spring of 2016
Highest-ranking openly trans official in administration
Defense Sec'y created task force to implement policy
Top brass to meet on lifting prohibition based on gender identity
Carter announces working group to implement change in military policy
Some disappointed in Carter's remarks at event
'Omission of gender identity protection is objectionable, but not surprising'
Following review, sexual orientation set for inclusion in MEO policy
Swokowski wants to draw attention to prohibition on open service
Despite 'Don't Ask' repeal, no prohibition on anti-gay bias in U.S. military
