Hegseth announces ‘High-T’ military initiative for testosterone testing and treatment

The Pentagon will conduct testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty service members who are at least 30 years old and recommend hormonal treatments to boost the U.S. military’s strength, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday.

Hegseth cast the “High-T” military initiative as part of the War Department’s “sacred duty” to maintain the nation’s “most decisive tactical advantage” in each “individual warfighter” on the battlefield.

“I’m authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members, ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best,” Hegseth said in a video, mentioning that testosterone levels typically decrease as people progress in age.

Soldiers aged 30 and older are required to be tested annually for testosterone as part of their existing health assessment, the Pentagon chief explained. Service members under 30 can volunteer for testing if they wish, but it is not mandatory.

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