U.S. Air Force doctor appeared to reassure medical staff they could not be sued for sex changes on minors

Lt. Cmdr. Marissa Mayor, a general surgeon with Fleet Surgical Team 7, observes her patient prior to conducting a surgical walkthrough during a mass casualty drill to assess skills and coordination between integrated units aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America in the Philippine Sea, June 18, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)'The Department of Defense may pay for all or part of the settlement or compromise of a claim against a Department civilian employee or Service member at any time'