Memorandum for the President: Military Service by Transgender Individuals : Office of the Secretary of Defense , February 22 , 2018
From the document: “SUBJECT: Military Service by Transgender Individuals “Transgender” is a term describing those persons whose gender identity differs from their biological sex. A subset of transgender persons diagnosed with gender dysphoria experience discomfort with their biological sex, resulting in significant distress or difficulty functioning. Persons diagnosed with gender dysphoria often seek to transition their gender through prescribed medical treatments intended to relieve the distress and impaired functioning associated with their diagnosis.”
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