Yet those who began -- or had since finished -- transitioning under the military's short-lived open service policy could continue serving openly under certain conditions. Now, many wonder how long the stalemate between the administration and active transgender troops will last -- and what could come next. The updated policy excludes prospective recruits who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria from serving, even though no evidence suggests that gender dysphoria impairs readiness. And the policy nevertheless allows active transgender troops diagnosed with gender dysphoria before April 12 to serve openly. In the meantime, he regards his service as more vital than ever to proving his detractors wrong, especially as the number of transgender service members will gradually dwindle.

Source: CNN May 27, 2019 10:07 UTC