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Pentagon Discharges 1,000 Transgender Service Members Post-Ruling

5/9/2025

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The Pentagon is set to discharge up to 1,000 transgender service members after a Supreme Court ruling upholding the Trump administration's military ban. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive requires active duty members to self-identify by June 6 and reserves by July 7, citing worries about military readiness and mental health.

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The Pentagon is set to discharge up to 1,000 transgender service members after a Supreme Court ruling upholding the Trump administration's military ban. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive requires active duty members to self-identify by June 6 and reserves by July 7, citing worries about military readiness and mental health.