Pentagon orders mandatory testosterone tests for male troops 30 and older

The Pentagon on Wednesday issued clinical guidelines establishing a new mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for active-duty and reserve service members ages 30 and up.

This comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in July that he was authorizing the screening program for troops to ensure "you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best."

"Taking care of your long-term health means ensuring you remain strong, resilient and capable ...