Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military

The Pentagon will let transgender individuals serve openly in the US military, ending one of the last bans on service in the armed forces.

Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military
Thu, 30 Jun, 2016 - 20:13

The Pentagon will let transgender individuals serve openly in the US military, ending one of the last bans on service in the armed forces.

Defence Secretary Ash Carter announced the change on Thursday.

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