It's not elective. At least at present in the UK it is considered a medical necessity after extensive investigation.
A necessity or that they're simply willing to pay for it?
The Military, at least the US military isn't an agent of social change, that's millions that could be better spent on the core missions.
Unable to obtain work and with an increasingly vocal anti-TG movement, I am surprised the suicide rate is not higher.
Joining the military shouldn't be the recourse of someone battling depression.