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Report: Navy, Marine Corps Boards Defy Hegseth's Orders, Vote to Keep Transgender Troops
Friday, October 23, 2026
Navy and Marine Corps administrative review boards voted to retain nine of 12 transgender service members who faced discharge proceedings, according to the New York Times. The votes occurred despite Pentagon guidance directing the boards to recommend discharge. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the board decisions.
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