Marine Corps ends enlistment extensions for Marines awaiting transgender-related separation (MARADMIN 539/26)

MARADMIN 539/26, signed about Oct. 30, 2026, updates an April 2026 directive on identifying and involuntarily separating Marines under the transgender service ban. It ends the option to extend enlistment in 30-day increments while separation cases or boards are pending; extensions may no longer be used to delay separation, and Marines whose contracts end first will be separated at their expiration date. It applies to active and reserve components and does not mention transgender personnel by name. It came a week after reporting that Navy and Marine boards voted to retain 9 of 12 members reviewed.