The U.S. military is implementing a new policy that mandates commanders to send transgender service members for medical evaluations to identify those with gender dysphoria as part of a broader effort to purge them from the armed forces. Following a controversial memo, the Department of Defense is set to use health screenings and a systematic review of medical records to enforce a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. With the backing of recent legal rulings, including a Supreme Court decision allowing the ban to take effect, thousands of troops may face removal. Lawmakers are also proposing bills to make this ban permanent, raising concerns among military families and advocates about the future of transgender rights within the armed forces. As the policy unfolds, many affected service members are grappling with the emotional toll and uncertainty surrounding their military careers.