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The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) is moving forward with a new policy that will require all military service records to reflect a soldier’s biological sex rather than their gender identity.
The change applies across all branches of the military and will impact documents such as personnel files, medical records, and access to sex-specific facilities like bathrooms and sleeping quarters.
The Pentagon has confirmed the update is part of broader efforts to return to what it describes as “traditional standards of military readiness.
This policy follows an executive order signed earlier this year by President Donald Trump, which focused on aligning military policy strictly with biological definitions of sex. The administration argued that such changes are necessary to maintain discipline, uniformity, and cohesion within the ranks.
Transgender troops currently serving have been given a deadline to either conform to the new guidelines or opt for voluntary separation from service. Those who do not comply by June 6 may face formal discharge.
Additionally, the Pentagon has halted all funding for gender-related medical procedures, including hormone therapy and transition surgeries.
Critics say the move is discriminatory and harmful to transgender individuals who have served openly and honorably. Several advocacy organizations are already preparing legal action, claiming the policy violates constitutional protections and undermines the military’s commitment to inclusivity.
As the deadline approaches, military officials have not commented on whether exemptions will be granted or if further guidance will be issued. For now, the policy signals a sharp shift in how gender identity is recognized in the U.S. armed forces.