BREAKING: Mattis freezes transgender policy; allows troops to continue serving, pending study

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Defense Secretary Jim Mattis late Tuesday announced that transgender troops will be allowed to continue serving in the military pending the results of a study by a panel of experts. The announcement follows an order from President Trump -- first announced in a tweet -- that indicated transgender service members would no longer be allowed in the military, effectively reversing an Obama administration policy. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108