Governor Sandoval is wading into the transgender soldier issue, with a statement that says he has directed the Nevada National Guard to make no modifications to the current policy, unless instructed to by the Secretary of Defense. The Governor adds, “Nevada has a long history of treating our military and veteran community with the dignity and honor they deserve.” He also expressed support for the guards first openly transgender soldier, Sgt Sam Hunt, saying “We will serve all of the members of our military as they serve us, and give them the full respect they have earned. They deserve nothing less.”