Pentagon Orders Transgender Troop Withdrawal
The Pentagon plans to relocate up to 1,000 transgender service members following a new directive. This move, supported by a Supreme Court ruling, involves scrutinizing medical records to identify unreported transgender members, who may then face involuntary discharge.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 09-05-2025 03:33 IST | Created: 09-05-2025 03:33 IST

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The Pentagon has begun executing a directive to relocate roughly 1,000 transgender service members from the military, offering a 30-day window for others to self-identify. This comes after the Supreme Court's decision supporting the Trump administration's transgender military ban.
Following the court's ruling, the Department of Defense will examine medical records to identify members diagnosed with gender dysphoria who have not yet come forward.
Transgender troops, once identified, may be involuntarily discharged from service, raising concerns over the impact on individuals and military inclusivity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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