‘Are you man enough to be in military?’: Hegseth orders annual testosterone tests for US troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that U.S. service members aged 30 and older will undergo annual testosterone screenings, with those diagnosed with low testosterone able to voluntarily receive testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Hegseth said the initiative is designed to keep troops at their "absolute best" and on the "leading edge of lethality." The screenings will become part of routine annual military health assessments, while service members under 30 may choose to be tested voluntarily. The announcement has sparked debate over military readiness, men's health, and the broader role of hormone therapy in the armed forces.