U.S. Army Enacts Ban on Transgender Enlistment and Medical Care Following Trump Order
The U.S. Army has announced a new policy banning transgender enlistment and gender-affirming medical procedures for service members, following a Trump executive order.
The Army's announcement also comes in the wake of another executive order from the president proclaiming the federal government only recognizes "two sexes, male and female."
U.S. Army bars transgender people from enlisting, ends gender-affirming care services
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Hegseth's order is part of an effort to reform the military by ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and focusing on readiness and lethality.
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Beyond the hormonal and surgical medical interventions involved, adoption of a gender identity inconsistent with an individual’s sex conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle, even in one’s personal life.
U.S. Army Ends Gender-Affirming Procedures, Bans Trans Individuals
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Success in this existential mission requires a singular focus on developing the requisite warrior ethos, and the pursuit of military excellence cannot be diluted to accommodate political agendas or other ideologies harmful to unit cohesion.
US Army Says It Will ‘No Longer’ Accept Transgender Applicants, Support Sex-Change Procedures
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The announcement comes after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said last week that he met with the heads of the military academies and informed them that divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were no longer tolerated in the U.S. military.
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On February 15, 2025, the U.S. Army declared a ban on transgender enlistment and gender-affirming medical care, in alignment with President Trump’s January 27 executive order. The Army stated that individuals with gender dysphoria can no longer join the military due to concerns over meeting rigorous service standards. Despite criticism from advocates who emphasize the capabilities of transgender service members, the Army affirmed that those currently serving will be treated with dignity. This policy follows attempts during the Biden administration to reverse a prior ban, highlighting ongoing tensions over LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the military.
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