Transgender Troops Allowed To Re-enlist – For Now
The Pentagon issued new guidance allowing transgender troops currently serving in the military to re-enlist in the coming months.
He said transgender individuals can continue to serve in the military and receive any required medical care.
However, the department is looking into how to enforce Trump’s ban on their service.
Defense Secretary James Mattis said in a memo to military leaders that the Pentagon would bring a panel together to discuss the new ban.
Members of Congress have already sent a letter to Trump calling on him to reconsider the ban.
Senator John McCain said Friday he backed legislation that would bar the Trump administration from forcing transgender troops out of the armed forces.
Introd bipartisan bill to protect transgender troops currently in military & require DOD study on future recruitment https://t.co/Cn9Ayi4nJc
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 15, 2017
The bill supported by McCain is also sponsored by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Jack Reed, Susan Collins.
“When less than 1 percent of Americans are volunteering to join the military, we should welcome all those who are willing and able to serve our country,” McCain said.
