March 31, 2021 DOD Revises Transgender Policies to Align With White House The Defense Department proudly recognizes transgender and gender non-conforming people and their continued struggle for equality, security and dignity, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Jan. 25, 2021 Biden Administration Overturns Transgender Exclusion Policy President Joe Biden signed an executive order overturning the previous administration's ban on the service of transgender individuals in the military.
April 12, 2019 DOD Official: Updated Transgender Policy Based on Treating All With Dignity Updates to the Defense Department’s transgender policy now take effect, and defense officials stressed the policy is anchored in the core value of treating all service members with dignity and respect.
Jan. 22, 2019 DOD Moves Closer to Implementing Changes to Transgender Policy Following a ruling from the Supreme Court, the Defense Department is moving closer to implementing changes to its transgender policy.