NEW : Change will have no effect `` other than the name in his records , '' says Army spokesman . Manning is serving a 35-year sentence for leaking classified military information . George Wright , an Army spokesman , said Wednesday the name change would have little consequence . She was formerly known as Bradley Edward Manning . Comment: ` I 've been working for months for this change , and waiting for years , '' says Manning .
NEW : Change will have no effect `` other than the name in his records , '' says Army spokesman . Manning is serving a 35-year sentence for leaking classified military information . She was formerly known as Bradley Edward Manning . Comment: ` I 've been working for months for this change , and waiting for years , '' says Manning .