Pentagon limiting medical waivers for military service

Pentagon limiting medical waivers for military service

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon earlier this month to make major changes regarding medical waiver limitations for individuals with “severe underlying medical conditions.” The directive comes after President Donald Trump’s administration banned transgender troops from serving in the U.S. military earlier this year. In a memorandum issued on July 11, Hegseth wrote, “America’s warfighters must be physically and mentally capab…