Tara Copp And Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

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Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

Transgender troops are now being identified for removal under Pentagon orders

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The military services have 30 days to figure out how they will seek out and identify transgender service members to remove them from the force -- a daunting task that may end up relying on troops self-reporting or tattling on their colleagues.

Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders

Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.

Pentagon chief presses military for a smooth transition and to obey all lawful orders

Pentagon chief presses military for a smooth transition and to obey all lawful orders

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.