Ash Carter

Even though the Pentagon rescinded the ban on transgender soldiers, some are still prevented from serving openly.

Transgender Americans are two to three times more likely to serve in the military than their fellow cisgender civilians.

Social conservatives decried drafting women as another step toward blurring gender lines akin to allowing transgender people to use public restrooms.

The announcement was made by Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

On Thursday, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to approve the nomination of Eric Fanning as Army secretary.