New York Post5d
Hegseth orders same physical requirements for men, women in combat roles, says US ‘allowed standards to slip’
The memo, which orders the military branches ... endure prolonged physical exertion and perform effectively in austere, hostile environments.” Female Marine recruits at Camp Pendleton in California.
Military Times6d
Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles
Members of a platoon of female U.S. Marine Corps recruits ... to lower physical fitness requirements than their male counterparts, and they demanded changes in the military’s approach.
The Baltimore Sun2d
Hegseth outlines new physical requirements for all military branches
He assured that the physical requirements for combat roles are changing across all military branches. It’s a move Hegseth said should happen to make sure men and women meet the same “rigorous ...
The Hill5d
Pentagon to review physical standards for military combat jobs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a 60-day review of physical standards for military combat roles to ensure female troops are not being given exceptions for the physically challenging ...
The New York Times5d
Pentagon Eliminates Lower Fitness Standards for Women in Combat Roles
Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, mandated that physical ... military have also had different fitness test standards for men and women. For example, the Marines have a strength test for all ...
wjla3d
Hegseth outlines new physical requirements for all military branches in video announcement
He assured that the physical requirements for combat roles are changing across all military branches. It's a move Hegseth believes should happen to make sure that both men and women meet the same ...