- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory testosterone level testing for military service members over the age of 30 as part of their annual health assessments.
- Hegseth stated the testing aims to ensure optimal testosterone levels for performance and offers the option of testosterone replacement therapy, emphasizing “it's about restoring natural capabilities.”
- Service members under 30 can opt for voluntary testing, but no one will be required to undergo medical treatment if a deficiency is found.
- This new requirement is part of Hegseth's broader initiatives to enhance military fitness, eliminate "fat troops," and align the military's image with the agenda of President Donald Trump.
- Previous measures implemented by Hegseth include a new Army Combat Field Test, waist-to-height ratio submissions for Air Force members, a sex-neutral physical fitness test and stricter grooming standards.
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