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MTV has extended 2017 Video Music Awards invitations to active duty transgender military troops, CNN reports. The military service members' attendance at Sunday's event will be contingent on military approval.





"At this time the Department of Defense is reviewing the parameters of the request," Pentagon Spokesman Lt. Col. Paul Haverstick told CNN. Active duty military members are under certain restrictions when it comes to participating in national public events.
"MTV has invited transgender members of the U.S. armed forces to the 2017 Video Music Awards and we would be honored if they could attend," MTV president Christopher McCarthy said. "Any patriot who is putting their own life at risk to fight for our freedom and stands for equality is a hero at MTV, and to young people everywhere."

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