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"Transgender troops will be allowed to use uniforms, bathroom, housing and fitness standards of their preferred gender as long as they have legal documentation of their gender change."

First 10 Transgender Soldiers Seek Preferred Gender Recognition According to military officials, ten transgender soldiers are seeking preferred gender recognition from the Army. The announcement comes only a few weeks after the Pentagon put a policy into effect that allowed transgender service members to serve openly. In June, Defense Secretary Ash Carter

Senate: Women must register for the draft The Senate made history Tuesday by passing a $602 billion defense bill that crucially includes an amendment requiring women to register for the draft. The bill is supported by both Republicans and Democrats and expands military Selective Service requirements to female citizens aged 18-26. It could b...

"The Army is looking to extend the length of basic training, just six months after beefing up the course by rolling out a series of new tests that are mandatory for graduation."

Army looks at extending basic training for new soldiers The Army is looking to extend the length of basic training, just six months after beefing up the course by rolling out a series of new tests that are mandatory for graduation.