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Pentagon Moves to Expel Transgender Troops, Reviews Diversity Materials

The Pentagon orders withdrawal of 1,000 transgender service members amidst new guidelines on diversity books as part of Defense Secretary Hegseth's initiatives.

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  1. How the military is dealing with Hegseth’s order to remove transgender troops

    The troops and activist groups argue that removing transgender service members also hurts their units and military readiness more broadly.

    How the military is dealing with Hegseth’s order to remove transgender troops

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  2. Pentagon orders military to pull library books about diversity, anti-racism, gender issues

    It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of diversity and equity programs, policies and instructional materials.

    Pentagon orders military to pull library books about diversity, anti-racism, gender issues

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  3. How the military is dealing with Hegseth's order to remove transgender troops

    The troops and activist groups argue that removing transgender service members also hurts their units and military readiness more broadly.

    How the military is dealing with Hegseth's order to remove transgender troops

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  4. Pentagon orders military leaders to pull library materials on diversity-related issues

    The order was sent Friday to leadership and is the latest step in the Trump administration's broad effort to purge so-called diversity, equity and inclusion content from federal agencies.

    Pentagon orders military leaders to pull library materials on diversity-related issues

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  5. Pentagon orders military to pull all library books on diversity

    It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of diversity and equity programs, policies and instructional materials.

    Pentagon orders military to pull all library books on diversity

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  6. US to begin immediate removal of up to 1,000 trans military members

    The move is the latest by the Trump administration taking aim at trans members of the military and trans veterans.

    US to begin immediate removal of up to 1,000 trans military members

    The GuardianThe Guardian·7d
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  7. Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

    Department officials have said it’s difficult to determine exactly how many transgender service members there are, but medical records will show those who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, who show symptoms or are being treated.

    Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

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  8. US military to start kicking out transgender troops next month, memo says

    Hegseth's memo illustrates how President Donald Trump's administration intends to swiftly act to remove thousands of transgender servicemembers after the Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday cleared the way for a ban to take effect.

    US military to start kicking out transgender troops next month, memo says

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  9. Military to Start Booting Transgender Troops in June

    Hegseth's memo illustrates how President Donald Trump's administration intends to swiftly act to remove thousands of transgender service members after the Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday cleared the way for a ban to take effect.

    Military to Start Booting Transgender Troops in June

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Updated: May 9th, 2025, 6:29 PM ET

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As the Pentagon prepares to begin expelling approximately 1,000 transgender service members by early June, it has also mandated military leaders to review library books related to diversity and gender issues by May 21. Under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's latest orders, active duty personnel must identify as transgender by June 6, while National Guard and Reserve members have until July 7. Hegseth emphasizes that educational materials promoting divisive concepts are incompatible with military roles. This directive builds upon previous efforts to remove educational content perceived as promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in military libraries.


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  • The Pentagon has started implementing a directive to remove openly transgender service members and has set a deadline for voluntary separation.

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reiterated the administration's intention to phase out transgender personnel, framing it as a departure from perceived 'wokeness.'

  • Medical records will be scrutinized to identify and potentially involuntarily separate those diagnosed with gender dysphoria.


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