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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

New Pentagon memo reveals how military will screen for transgender troops to purge from service

The Department of Defense under Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered military officials to “immediately” review medical records for transgender service members to begin removing them from service.

Service members will also be asked whether they experience gender dysphoria in their annual health exams, according to a newly released Pentagon memo.

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