Hegseth's 'High-T' troop screening mandate comes without cost estimate
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(The Center Square) – The Department of War is mandating annual testosterone screening for every active-duty and reserve service member age 30 and older, a mandate affecting about 2 million troops. The Ddepartment declined to say how much the program…
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U.S. military will test service members for low testosterone, Pete Hegseth says
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Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
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The High-T Department of War
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Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
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Hegseth's 'High-T' troop screening mandate comes without cost estimate
Hegseth said in a social media video that the screenings, which is looking for testosterone deficiency, will be added to a fighter's annual health assessment and that those under 30 can choose to be tested but are not required to.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – MAY 05: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth looks on during a press briefing at the Pentagon on May 05, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran traded shots on Monday after Trump said the U.S.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Department of War is launching a new annual screening program for testosterone deficiency in service members aged 30 and older, calling it part of an effort to improve warfighter readiness and long-term health.
The Defense Secretary plans to screen soldiers for their testosterone levels, and says he’ll offer treatment to anyone who’s not T’ed up to their full potential.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will begin requiring annual testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty service members age 30 and older.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new effort to annually screen service members’ testosterone levels and offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), framing it as a way to keep troops on the “leading edge of lethality.
US defense secretary unveils plan that will work to ensure service members have the ‘right testosterone levels’ Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Department of Defense will offer testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers 30 and older.
The Pentagon is requiring testosterone deficiency screening for military members 30 and older during their annual health assessment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.
The Pentagon will conduct testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty service members who are at least 30 years old and recommend hormonal treatments to boost the U.S. military’s strength, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday.
DoD will begin screening and offering TRT for troops with testosterone deficiency to ensure they maintain a “biological foundation" to fight, Hegseth said.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops. In a video posted on social media Wednesday, he calls the move necessary to allow service members to operate at their “absolute best.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is demanding “testosterone deficiency” testing for U.S. soldiers to ensure they’re masculine enough to be a part of his anti-woke military. Hegseth unveiled the new screening, which will be mandatory for service members over the age of 30, in a video announcement Wedne…
Service members over the age of 30 will now have their testosterone levels check and treated if necessary, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday.
The U.S. military will begin testing the testosterone levels of some service members and recommending hormone therapy if needed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday.
The Pentagon would not offer specific conditions or diseases that were being targeted by the policy. In his video, Hegseth said receiving testosterone replacement therapy will be voluntary.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best.”
The military recently announced a new initiative to test all service members ages 30 and older on their testosterone levels. Medical experts are concerned.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops. In a video posted on social media Wednesday, he calls the move necessary to allow service members to operate at their “absolute best.”…
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
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