NEW : Change will have no effect ` ` other than the name in his records , '' says Army General . `` However , I have not yet seen their treatment plan , and in over eight months , I have not received any response as to whether the plan will be approved or disapproved , or whether it follows the guidelines of qualified health professionals , '' Manning said in Wednesday 's statement . She is serving a life sentence for leaking classified military information . She was formerly known as Bradley Edward Manning . ` ` I ' ve been working for years for this change , and waiting for years , '' says Manning .
NEW : Change will have no effect ` ` other than the name in his records , '' says Army General . She is serving a life sentence for leaking classified military information . She was formerly known as Bradley Edward Manning . ` ` I ' ve been working for years for this change , and waiting for years , '' says Manning .