The Pentagon quickly rescinded a clinical guidance document on mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel just one day after its release, offering no clear explanation for the withdrawal. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had announced the policy in July as part of efforts to optimize service members' performance, with screening proposed for both men and women.
Background
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, appointed by the Trump administration, has pushed various policies aimed at military readiness and optimization since taking office in 2025.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 5, 2026 at 12:57 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10