WASHINGTON D.C., DC — As transgender service members face a , hundreds are taking the financial bonus to depart voluntarily. But others say they will stay and fight.

For many, it is a wrenching decision to end a career they love, and leave units they have led or worked with for years. And they are angry they are being forced out by the Trump administration's .

Active duty service members had until Friday to the military voluntarily, while the National Guard and Reserve have until July 7. Then the military will begin involuntary separations.

Friday's deadline comes during and as the Trump administration targets , saying it's aiming to scrub the military of “wokeness” and reestablishing a “warrior ethos.”

“They’re tired of the rollercoaster. They just want to go,” said one transgend

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