# Hegseth Announces Testosterone Testing as Part of Push for “Lethal” Military

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/hegseth-announces-testosterone-testing-as-part-of-push-for-lethal-military/
- Published: 2026-07-16T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a press briefing about Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 24, 2026. Photo credit: DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Brann via Flickr. Public Domain. Article by Chris Walker. Truthout – July 15, 2026. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a new policy aimed at increasing testosterone levels for servicemembers — a move that has been discouraged by health experts. In a social media post announcing the policy, Hegseth stated that the most “decisive tactical advantage” the U.S. military has “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,” the Defense Secretary stated. […] Click here to view original web page at www.truthout.org Video: The High T Department of War. – Department of War Related articles: ‘Literally Gender Affirming Care’: Hegseth Mocked for Plan to Offer US Soldiers Testosterone – Common Dreams U.S. military will test service members’ testosterone levels, Pete Hegseth says – NBC News “High-T Department of War”: Hegseth pushes “gender-affirming care” for soldiers – Salon Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone – AP News Military to screen older troops for low testosterone – Federal News Network