Pete Hegseth orders annual testosterone screening for all US service members aged 30 plus

Pete Hegseth ordered annual testosterone screening for all US service members aged 30 and above during their health assessment.

Troops under 30 can voluntarily receive the screening; optional Testosterone Replacement Therapy is available if low testosterone is detected.

Hegseth said the program aims to restore natural hormone levels and improve combat readiness, not artificially enhance performance.

He framed the initiative as a fulfillment of the Defense Department's duty to maintain troops' physical readiness and long-term health.

The announcement did not explicitly state whether female service members are included in the screening.