The official said the new guidance is also expected to put a stop to recruitment of transgender individuals and prohibit the use of federal funds to pay for sexual reassignment surgery.

Only one year ago, in June 2016, then-Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that transgender individuals could serve openly for the first time. Prior to that, most transgender people in the military had been forced to keep their status secret to avoid being discharged. Since Carter’s policy change, some troops – possibly a couple hundred – have openly declared their status as transgender individuals.

Carter also had given the military services until July 1 of this year to present plans for allowing transgender individuals to join the military. Shortly before that date, Mattis extended the study period to the end of this year. And shortly after that, Mr. Trump went to Twitter to announce a total ban, without having used the customary interagency policy process.



At the time of Mr. Trump’s tweet, the Pentagon was not prepared to change its policy. A flurry of White House meetings ensued, with participation by representatives of the Defense Department, to translate Mr. Trump’s announcement into guidance that could be implemented and would stand up to expected legal challenges.

http://www.herald.ng/trump-transgender-military-ban/

Thank you Trump.

Trump got this one right! Thumbs up!

Obama allowed too much iniquity during his time; he's even suspected of being gay and his wife a transgender!

But that's none of my business!?

So what then happens to those currently serving transgender military personnel?!

Would they be discharged or continue serving but loose their medical gender transition benefits ??!!

9ice.
Only once a black man was given d chance to rule and effect changes in d USA, he, Obama effected d changes negatively.