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July 15, 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Annual Testosterone Screening for Service Members Over 30
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that military service members over 30 will be required to undergo annual testosterone deficiency screenings as part of their health assessments.
- Younger service members can also voluntarily choose to be tested, with treatment options available but not mandatory for those found to be testosterone deficient.
- Hegseth emphasized the program's focus on maintaining service members' long-term health and readiness, stating it is essential for operational effectiveness.
8 Sources
- Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service membersJul 15, 2026 at 5:21 PM · The Hill
- Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiencyJul 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM · The Guardian
- DOD to screen testosterone of soldiers over 30, Hegseth saysJul 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM · Politico
- Pentagon to Screen for Low Testosterone in SoldiersJul 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM · WSJ
- U.S. military will test service members’ testosterone levels, Pete Hegseth saysJul 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM · NBC
- Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosteroneJul 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM · CNN
- Pete Hegseth is now requiring testosterone screenings for military members over 30Jul 15, 2026 at 8:10 PM · Independent
- Hegseth requires testosterone deficiency screening for service members over 30Jul 15, 2026 at 8:50 PM · CBS News