Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced a new requirement for all service members aged 30 and older to undergo mandatory screening for testosterone deficiency. The screenings will take place during annual health assessments.
The announcement follows the Trump administration's ongoing emphasis on traditional masculine ideals in its public presentation of the U.S. military.
The policy change was announced in Washington, D.C., on July 16, 2026.
Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, stated that the screenings for testosterone deficiency will be part of the existing annual health assessment process for eligible service members.
