Mattis: More time allowed for review of new transgender enlistments
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is giving the military chiefs another six months to conduct a review to determine if allowing transgender individuals to enlist in the armed services will affect the “readiness or lethality” of the force.
AP sources: Military to seek delay on transgender enlistees
Military chiefs will seek a six-month delay before letting transgender people enlist in their services, officials said Friday.
Pentagon chief considers easing of enlistment standards
Saying the military needs to do more to compete with corporate America for quality recruits, Defense Secretary Ash Carter opened the door Monday to relaxing some enlistment standards — particularly for high-tech or cybersecurity jobs.