A Pentagon memo indicates that transgender U.S. service members will be discharged unless exempted, per a new directive from President Trump. The military must identify and separate transgender personnel within 60 days, underscoring a policy shift targeting transgender troops. A Pentagon memo indicates that transgender U.S. service members will be discharged unless exempted, per a new directive from President Trump. The military must identify and separate transgender personnel within 60 days, underscoring a policy shift targeting transgender troops. Economic Times