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A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant with more than 16 years of service is among several plaintiffs challenging President Donald Trump’s 2025 transgender military policy in federal court. Following separation uncertainty tied to the policy shift, the former noncommissioned officer has also launched a subscription-based online content page as a source of income.
Videl Luna Leins, previously assigned to the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, is one of the named plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed Feb. 6, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (Case No. 2:25-cv-00241).
The case challenges Executive Order 14183, titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,” which directed the Department of Defense to revise medical and personnel standards regarding gender dysphoria and pronoun usage. The administration has framed the order as reinforcing military readiness and standards. Plaintiffs argue it violates constitutional protections, including equal protection and due process guarantees.
The district court initially issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the policy. However, on May 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the administration’s request to stay that injunction, allowing the ban to take effect while the litigation continues. The case remains pending on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Leins enlisted in 2008 and served in electrical systems roles at multiple installations, including Minot Air Force Base, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Osan Air Base in South Korea, and Nellis AFB. Prior to the policy changes, Leins held a supervisory infrastructure role supporting base electrical operations, including work on high-voltage power systems and mission-critical facilities.
In public statements, Leins has said retirement planning and long-term career stability were disrupted following implementation of the executive order. The complaint alleges that the policy has created uncertainty for transgender service members regarding continued service, benefits, and retirement eligibility.
Since leaving active service, Leins has launched a paid subscription page on an adult-content platform. The account markets mature material behind a paywall and promotes subscriber interaction. The page references prior military service as part of the personal background presented to subscribers.
There is no indication of criminal misconduct associated with the account. However, the development has drawn attention online due to the intersection of ongoing federal litigation, prior senior enlisted status, and post-service career choices.
The 2025 policy marks the second time President Trump has implemented restrictions on transgender military service. A similar ban was enacted during his first term and later reversed under President Joe Biden. The current legal challenge could determine whether the revised standards remain in place long term.
As the appeal proceeds in the Ninth Circuit, the ban remains enforceable under the Supreme Court’s stay.
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