The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it would deny all transgender service members who have served between 15 and 18 years the option to retire early and would instead separate them without retirement benefits.

The U.S. Air Force is denying early retirement to transgender troops with 15 to 18 years of service, forcing them out with no retirement benefits.

Alyx, who has served in the Air Force for 15 years, said the ban and having her retirement rescinded has put her in a precarious financial situation.