Pentagon tells currently serving transgender troops they can stay

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In the wake of the latest federal court ruling allowing the implementation of the Trump administration’s ban on transgender troops, the Pentagon says currently serving transgender troops can stay while the legal battles continue.

“Transgender service members that are currently serving will continue to serve, and those individuals with gender dysphoria who’ve had medical treatment will not be allowed to serve,” said Charles Summer, acting chief spokesman for the Pentagon.

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