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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just announced a major new health initiative: all service members aged 30 and older will now undergo annual testosterone deficiency screenings, with younger troops able to opt in. The goal? Peak performance and resilience across the military. If a deficiency is detected, troops can access testosterone replacement therapy. This move builds on recent scrutiny following the 2022 death of a SEAL recruit, which exposed widespread use of performance-enhancing substances — prompting the Navy to launch targeted drug testing. Now, the military is taking a proactive, holistic approach to hormonal health to keep every service member ready for whatever comes next.

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