Defense Department Withdraws Testosterone Testing Directive
The Pentagon rescinded a memo outlining mandatory testosterone screening for troops, which was issued just a day earlier. Officials said the draft was pulled for revisions but gave no timeline or details. The program, announced by Secretary Hegseth last month, has drawn controversy.
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The clinical guidance document, posted on September 2nd, was removed from the Pentagon's website the following day, with the link now returning a "PAGE NOT FOUND" error. An unnamed official stated the draft was temporarily pulled for revisions, but offered no timeline or details on the changes.
Secretary Hegseth introduced the screening initiative in July, mandating annual testosterone checks for service members aged
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