30-6 day (local time), the Pentagon announced that it would not ban transgender individuals to serve openly in the US military. Declaration marks a major milestone in the US Army, according to AFP.
Pentagon lifted a ban on transgender soldiers
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter - Photo: AFP
But things immediately met with opposition from lawmakers from the Republican Party.
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told reporters that the lifting of the ban on transgender soldiers to serve as the United States is "the right thing to do and is a step to ensure that we can continue recruiting and retaining the best people. "
"These talented people plays an important role for the world's best army," - Mr. Carter shared.
The US military has about 1.3 million troops. According to a study by RAND, has about 2,500 military personnel are among transgender people and about 1,500 of the 825,000 troops of the reserve is also transgender.
The announcement was the latest step in a series of reforms under Mr Carter personnel. Pentagon boss insisted repeatedly on the need to modernize the military to be able to attract the most talented people.
Last year Mr. Carter each request allows women to participate in all the positions in the military, including combat positions as well as monitoring the change of interests to make the army became close as a family.
5 years ago, the US military still prohibits openly gay soldiers discuss their true gender policy "Do not ask, do not tell". But now, the US military has the Army Chief Eric Fanning first gay.
New open policy for transgender people of the US military will conduct during 1 year.
However since 1-7-2017, the Army will begin to allow transgender people to enlist, if they meet the standards of physical and mental required to serve in the military.
Under the new policy, the Pentagon will pay for medical expenses related to the transsexuals, including sex reassignment surgery, if this is necessary.
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