transgender transgender , formerly Bradley , will be referred to in female or gender neutral terms as she transitions in a wheelchair as per a court order . Manning , however , has already gained the right to be called ' Chelsea ' , to wear women 's underwear and undergo psychotherapy . In a first for the U.S. military , last month hormone therapy for women 's gender reassignment was also approved . Manning is currently serving 35 years in w Leavenworth , Kansas , for espionage and other offenses linked to the WikiLeaks scandal .
Chelsea Manning , formerly Bradley , will be referred to in female or gender neutral terms as she transitions in a woman as per a court order . Manning , 27 , has already won the right to be called 'Chelsea ' , to wear women 's underwear and undergo psychotherapy . In a first for the U.S. military , last month hormone therapy for Manning 's gender reassignment was also approved . Manning is currently serving 35 years in Fort Leavenworth , Kansas , for espionage and other offenses linked to the WikiLeaks scandal .