The US military has implemented a new policy preventing transgender individuals from enlisting and ceasing any gender transition procedures for active service members. This move follows an executive order by Donald Trump, characterizing non-conformity to biological sex as inconsistent with military values. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth articulated the urgency of maintaining a unified force without divisions based on identity, prioritizing ability and mission over subgroup identities. While the exact count of transgender service members is debated, the memo emphasizes the military's commitment to treating existing members with dignity.
Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are paused. All unscheduled, scheduled, or planned medical procedures associated with affirming...
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