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Trans recruits celebrate new Pentagon rules allowing service

Trans troops, recruits celebrate new Pentagon allowing them to serve openly

03/31/2021

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Trans recruits celebrate new Pentagon rules allowing service

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Trans troops, recruits celebrate new Pentagon allowing them to serve openly

The Pentagon announced new rules Wednesday allowing transgender military members to serve openly. It fulfills an early pledge from President Joe Biden, restoring an Obama-era policy that was overturned by President Donald Trump. Ali Rogin spoke to transgender service members who have been waiting for this day.

03/31/2021

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