Pentagon Announces Transgender Troop Removal in 30 Days
The US military will begin discharging transgender service members unless they secure a waiver, according to a recent Pentagon memo.
This decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s latest executive order, which reverses previous policies allowing transgender individuals to serve openly.
The memo specifies that any service member diagnosed with or showing symptoms of gender dysphoria will face separation from military service.
However, waivers may be granted in rare cases where the individual’s retention directly benefits military operations.
Stringent Conditions for Waivers
To qualify for a waiver, affected personnel must:
- Prove they have never attempted gender transition.
- Demonstrate 36 months of stability in their biological sex.
- Show no significant distress or impairment in social or occupational functioning.
A History of Changing Policies
Transgender military policies have fluctuated significantly over the years:
- 2016: The Obama administration lifted the ban on transgender service members.
- 2017-2019: Trump delayed, then reversed the policy, leading to legal challenges.
- 2021: President Joe Biden reinstated the right for transgender individuals to serve.
- 2025: Trump’s new executive order again bans transgender personnel.
This latest policy shift is expected to spark further legal battles and intensify debates on transgender rights in the military.
What’s Next?
With lawsuits likely to follow, the future remains uncertain for transgender service members.
Advocacy groups and legal experts are gearing up for another fight over military inclusion policies.
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