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Pentagon plans to begin removing trans service members from the military next month

Scott Neuman

Updated March 01, 2025

President Trump looks on as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday. (AFP via Getty Images)

This article was originally published on February 27, 2025.

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