(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs is reassuring transgender military veterans that they will continue to serve them. The ODVA has released a statement saying they want to assure every Oregon veteran they will be supported regardless of sexual orientation, race or gender identity. ODVA says it's proud to have been the first in the nation to establish a dedicated LGBTQ+ Veterans Coordinator nine years ago, ensuring access to the full range of vets' earned federal, state and local benefits. The statement comes after President Trump issued an executive order barring transgender people from enlisting and serving openly in the military.