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US Army Bans Transgender Individuals from Enlisting, Halts Gender Transition Procedures
The US Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals enlisting in the military and has suspended all gender transition-related medical procedures for service members.
In a statement shared on X, the Army confirmed that all new enlistments from individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are now paused. Additionally, any scheduled, unscheduled, or planned medical procedures related to gender transition for active service members have been put on hold.
“The #USArmy will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members. Stay tuned for more details,” the Army stated.
Despite the policy change, the Army emphasized that transgender individuals currently serving will be treated with dignity and respect.
Policy Shift Under Trump’s Executive Orders
The announcement follows a series of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump last month, aimed at reshaping the military. These orders included:
- Banning transgender individuals from serving in the US Armed Forces
- Reinstating troops discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, with back pay
This marks a return to Trump’s 2017 policy, which initially barred transgender Americans from serving in the military. The ban was later reversed by President Joe Biden in 2021. However, just hours after being sworn in as the 47th US president on January 20, Trump revoked Biden’s 2021 order, effectively reinstating the ban.
