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The Washington Post reports:
Openly transgender service members will be disqualified from serving in the U.S. military and will soon be removed from the ranks, according to a Pentagon memo that marks a significant shift from previous Defense Department policy that prohibited discrimination based on gender identity.
The memo states that exceptions could be made for transgender service members who directly support “warfighting capabilities” if the government feels it has a “compelling” reason to retain them.
Rights group have decried the push to ban transgender troops and say transgender people have served in the military with distinction for years without issue.
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JUST IN: The Pentagon has issued its formal guidance for currently serving transgender members of the military.
It says they will be separated from service unless they obtain a waiver meeting these criteria:
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