The Pentagon is enforcing common-sense policies to prioritize military readiness over political correctness. Service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria now face separation under updated Defense Department guidelines, reversing the Biden administration’s controversial push for transgender inclusion. This return to traditional standards ensures our armed forces focus on defending America rather than funding endless social experiments.
Sailors identifying as transgender must choose voluntary separation by March 28 or face involuntary discharge. Those leaving voluntarily get taxpayer-funded payouts up to twice standard separation benefits, despite failing to complete their service commitments. This generous exit package highlights the military’s misplaced priorities—rewarding failure instead of upholding discipline.
The policy reversal follows a Supreme Court decision allowing enforcement of the Trump-era ban, which blocked taxpayer-funded gender surgeries and hormone therapies. Over 4,200 troops across all branches now risk losing their careers for prioritizing personal identity over unit cohesion. The military isn’t a playground for activism—it exists to win wars.
One high-profile case involves Space Force Colonel Bree Fram, a transgender officer who joined the military under relaxed Biden-era rules. Fram’s public demands for continued service despite the ban expose the entitlement mentality plaguing modern institutions. Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for elective surgeries or career pivots when recruits fail to meet standards.
Trans activists complain about “losing careers,” but military service isn’t a right—it’s a privilege requiring physical and mental readiness. Gender dysphoria creates unnecessary distractions in high-stakes environments. The Navy’s honorable discharge option shows more compassion than these situations deserve, given the deliberate violation of updated policies.
The discharged soldier seeking relocation to France exemplifies the absurdity of mixing identity politics with national defense. Instead of accepting accountability, they demand handouts to flee consequences—a pattern seen in liberal states that shield failed policies from scrutiny. France’s own military struggles with readiness prove woke ideologies weaken armed forces globally.
This policy correction saves billions wasted on non-combat-related medical procedures. Every dollar spent on gender transitions could fund bulletproof vests, training, or veteran healthcare. The military must stop being a laboratory for social engineers and return to its core mission: overwhelming dominance against foreign threats.
Hardworking Americans deserve a military focused on victory, not virtue signaling. When recruitment numbers lag and adversaries grow bolder, we can’t afford distractions. The new standards protect both our troops and taxpayers from activists who treat defense budgets as personal piggybanks for ideological experiments.
