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.