Transgender officers in the U.S. Navy now face a March 28 deadline to either take a voluntary honorable discharge or be involuntarily removed from the service due to new military policies. The ban on transgender service members follows an executive order by President Trump. Navy officials insist on recognizing only two sexes and expect individuals to self-identify rather than identifying trans personnel forcibly. The Human Rights Campaign raises concerns about the lack of justification for this policy, noting no proven capability differences between trans and cisgender service members.
Transgender sailors and Marines must voluntarily separate from the Navy by March 28 or face involuntary discharge, as the service adheres to a male-female binary.
Despite the New Navy memo reflecting policy changes, evidence suggests that trans troops are equally capable as cisgender personnel—prompting questions about the necessity of this ban.
The Department of the Navy's stance outlines that it recognizes only two sexes, emphasizing an immutable gender identity, which has sparked significant debate and backlash.
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