Hegseth announces testosterone screenings for all troops over 30

At the Department of War, we have the most elite warriors on the face of the earth

Every 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

But while we invest heavily in our weapons systems, platforms, and gear

our most decisive tactical advantage will always be the individual warfighter. We 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

And to meet that commitment today, I'm authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members

Ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best

Because it's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop

Under the supervision of our world medical professionals warfighters age 30 and older are going to be tested annually as part of their periodic health assessment It a health assessment that happens every year We just adding this test Those under 30 can voluntarily choose to get the test as well If treatment is

recommended, it's entirely your choice to receive testosterone replacement therapy. This initiative, it's not about artificial enhancement. It's about restoring and optimizing

your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, and ensuring you have the biological

foundation required to sustain the fight. We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the

world, and this program delivers on that obligation. Taking 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

As we know, the modern battlefield is brutal and unrelenting. It requires and demands maximum psychological and mental readiness

And by addressing these health markers early, we're keeping you on the leading edge of lethality

and giving you the same level of support that you give this nation, the absolute best

Godspeed, keep going, and God bless