Transgender Troops: Proposed Policy Is Discriminatory, Would Hurt Readiness During congressional testimony, DoD officials said most cases of gender dysphoria are incompatible with military service.
Bills to Protect Transgender Troops from Discharge Introduced in Congress New bills introduced in the House and Senate Thursday would give transgender troops legal protection.
Transgender Navy Submarine Officer Will Accompany Senator to State of the Union New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand plans to introduce legislation this week to block proposed ban.
Transgender Sailor Megan Winters to Attend State of the Union Address An active-duty transgender sailor will appear as a guest of honor at President Trump's State of the Union address.
Last Court Barrier to Military Transgender Ban Likely to Fall The Justice Department moved Wednesday to strike down the last barrier to a transgender ban in the military.
Defense Department Issues Transgender Handbook A new Defense Department policy handbook gives transgender troops and their commanders a road map for gender transition.
General: Pentagon Caught 'Flat-Footed' by Trump Tweets on Transgender Ban The Pentagon was blindsided by President Donald Trump's proposed ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
Lawmakers Urge VA Secretary to Offer Gender Reassignment Surgery to Vets VA Secretary Robert Wilkie received a petition pushing for him to end the ban on gender reassignment surgery at the agency.
Top Military Brass at Odds with Mattis on Transgender Issues Top military leaders dispute Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on transgender troops serving openly.
With Pentagon Policy on Hold, Transgender Troops, Advocates Speak Out Active-duty transgender service members say they'll continue to serve their country despite White House ban.
Fort Stewart Soldiers Who Fought Gunman, Provided Care to Wounded Recognized for Valor The soldiers were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for what Secretary of the Army Dan Driscol described as a combination...
US Air Force to Deny Retirement Pay to Transgender Service Members Being Separated from the Service The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of...
VA to End Bargaining Agreement Contracts with Most Unions The Department of Veterans Affairs said the move supports an executive order from President Donald Trump that canceled...
Fort Stewart Army Base Shooting Raises Questions About Military Gun Policies A shooting that injured five soldiers at one of the country's largest military bases has resurfaced questions about a long...
A South Carolina War Hero Is the Namesake for the Navy’s Newest Destroyer The U.S. Navy is adding a new battleship, and its namesake will be a South Carolina war hero.
![President Barack Obama awards retired Marine Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry](http://images01.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-08/ApNewsroom_Obama.JPEG.jpg?itok=UKIqEhsJ "President Barack Obama awards retired Marine Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, Thursday, June 19, 2014, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)")