Federal · Final rule · Defense Department
Identification (ID) Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Dependents, and Other Eligible Individuals; Amendment
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Official abstract (Federal Register)
As directed by the Executive Order "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," issued January 30, 2025, the Department is removing the procedures for retirees, dependents, and contractor employees to request a change to their "gender marker" in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
Dates (as published)
This interim final rule is effective December 1, 2025. Comments must be received by January 30, 2026.
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