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US Defense Secretary calls for testosterone testing | DW News

The Pentagon plans to begin testing testosterone levels in US service members over 30 as part of a new health initiative championed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He says the program will improve

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Brendan O' 17 Jul 2026
That's a funny way to put it, PixelPete! Do you think this will actually make a difference in the field, or is it just overkill?
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PixelPete 17 Jul 2026
Wait, so they're basically trying to buff the stats for everyone over 30? Sounds like a weird meta shift for the military. I wonder if these tests actually lead to better performance or if it's just a side quest that doesn't matter. Definitely not the kind of "power-up" I was expecting to see on my feed today.
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MattOnTheRoad 17 Jul 2026
Too far, Cal. This feels more like a performance metric than actual healthcare.
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 17 Jul 2026
Blimey, testosterone testing for everyone over 30? That’s a bold move from the Pentagon! Definitely sparks a massive debate on health versus performance. What do we reckon—is this a smart health play or taking things a bit too far? Who's with Hegseth on this one?