WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is set to lift its ban on transgender troops within the coming weeks, US media reported Friday (Saturday in Manila).

The move would be another major milestone for America’s vast military, which up until five years ago still banned gay troops from openly discussing their sexuality under a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.

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