{"id":7723,"date":"2026-07-16T14:49:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=7723"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:49:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:49:40","slug":"pete-hegseth-says-military-will-screen-troops-testosterone-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=7723","title":{"rendered":"Pete Hegseth Says Military Will Screen Troops\u2019 Testosterone Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Pete Hegseth<\/strong> has announced a new testosterone screening program for U.S. soldiers. The Defense Secretary stated that the health assessment will detect testosterone deficiencies and recommend therapy accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pete-hegseth-says-annual-health-assessments-will-include-testosterone-screening-for-older-service-members\">Pete Hegseth says annual health assessments will include testosterone screening for older service members<\/h2>\n<p>In an X post on July 15, Pete Hegseth announced a new testosterone screening program for older service members. In a video captioned, \u201cThe High-T Department of War,\u201d the Defense Secretary said that the screening will measure the testosterone levels of all soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>The screening program\u2019s primary focus is on \u201crestoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, and ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p>Hegseth announced, \u201cAt the Department of War, we have the most elite warriors on the face of the Earth.\u201d He added, \u201cEvery single day, you are pushed to your absolute physical and mental limits to master the profession of arms. We demand your all, and you give it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Defense Secretary continued, \u201cBut while we invest heavily in our weapons systems, platforms, and gear, our most decisive tactical advantage will always be the individual warfighter.\u201d He added, \u201cWe have a sacred duty to maintain that advantage. Which is why we must constantly look for new ways to optimize your performance, your resilience, and your long-term health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The new screening will be a part of the soldiers\u2019 annual \u201cperiodic health assessments.\u201d Testing is optional for service members under 30. Those with low testosterone levels may opt for hormone replacement therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Hegseth went on to explain, \u201cThis initiative, it\u2019s not about artificial enhancement. We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation.\u201d He added, \u201cTaking care of your long-term health means ensuring you remain strong, resilient, and capable, not just for your next deployment, but for the rest of your life, so you can thrive long after you take off the uniform.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandatory.com\/news\/1812681-pete-hegseth-soldier-testosterone-screening-war-department\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Mandatory.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pete Hegseth has announced a new testosterone screening program for U.S. soldiers. The Defense Secretary stated that the health assessment will detect testosterone deficiencies and recommend therapy accordingly. 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